Backtracking to the Age of Literature and Art

Chapter 40 Gossip
Yu Dong glanced at Ruan Xiaohu in surprise, but he didn't expect that this not-so-slim young man would know about Ruan Ji.

"Did you just come out to work and study before?"

Speaking of reading, Ruan Xiaohu's eyes turned red and his head lowered even more.

"I didn't finish the second year of high school."

"Oh, that's no wonder."

Yu Dong nodded, reading the second year of high school is considered a relatively high degree. If he goes to work, he is more likely to find a better job than most people.

Jobs such as accountants and warehouse managers in some factories will naturally look for more literate ones.

He wanted to chat with Ruan Xiaohu for a while, but seeing Ruan Xiaohu like this, he didn't know what to say.When the two met for the first time, maybe they didn't want to be asked too much at all.

Thinking of this, Yu Dong withdrew his gaze towards Ruan Xiaohu and did not speak again.If he doesn't speak, Ruan Xiaohu is even less likely to speak.

Ruan Xiaohu sat down opposite Dong, full of contradictions in his heart, he wanted to run away, but he didn't want to run away.He was looking forward to Wang Zhengyi's return, but he also hoped that Wang Zhengyi would never come back.

Yu Dong didn't know Ruan Xiaohu's inner contradictions. After watching the scenery for a while, he felt bored, so he took out a copy of "Chai Huofu's Short Film Masterpieces" from his bag.

Chaikhov is Chekhov. Chekhov was introduced to China in the early years. Because of different translators, naturally there are different translated names. It was not until the late 90s that the translated names were unified.

The book in Yu Dong's hand was translated by the late writer Zhao Jingshen and published by Kaiming Bookstore in the 30s.The reason why it is called "masterpiece collection" is that it only covers about one-third of Chekhov's works.

The book is divided into eight volumes. The volume in Yu Dong's hand is called "Happy Ending", which contains some comical short stories.

This set of books was "borrowed" from the teacher Hu Yueming when he was a sophomore in the East.In the following years, Hu Yueming often sighed with emotion: borrowing books from Yu Dong is like Liu Bei borrowing from Jingzhou.

Hu Yueming is naturally joking. He originally wanted to give this set of books to Yu Dong, because he knew that Yu Dong liked Chekhov very much, not just him. Everyone who knew Yu Dong at that time basically knew that Yu Dong liked Chekhov. Hoff.

There are also people in the class who don't like Chekhov, but like Ibsen. Yu Dong's freshman year and sophomore year often argue with these people, intending to set things right and let them know how powerful his idol Chekhov is.

Zhao Jingshen's translation is actually not very good, because this guy did not choose according to the "masterpiece" standard when translating at that time, but first selected the translation that others had not translated before, and finally, for various reasons, there was another translation. Many are not translated.

It's just because Chekhov was not popular in the country at that time, and there were many works, so there were very few translations.In this way, this book by Zhao Jingshen has been the main way for people in China to understand Chekhov for a long time.

After looking at it for a while, Yu Dong always felt that there was a gaze on his side. When he looked up, he saw Ruan Xiaohu suddenly lowered his head, probably because he was bowing too violently, and the bangs on Ruan Xiaohu's forehead were still floating.

Yu Dong thought for a while, then raised the book in his hand, "Are you interested?"

Ruan Xiaohu raised his head and looked at the book in Yu Dong's hand, but said nothing.

Yu Dong smiled and handed the book over, "Lend it for a while."

Ruan Xiaohu took the book as if he was holding some peerless treasure, and gently opened the title page. He was very excited, and this excitement was not only because he loved reading books, but also because he wanted to see what Yu Dong was reading. .

A book read by someone like Yu Dong must be a good book.

"Chai Huofu Masterpieces" was given to Ruan Xiaohu, and Yu Dong took out another book from his bag, Lao She's "Camel Xiangzi".

He always takes books with him when he travels, and usually decides how many books to bring according to the time he is out.I only brought two copies this time. If anyone wants to read it again, I am afraid he will not be able to borrow it.

Fortunately, no one else was interested in the book in his hand.

When it was time to report to the station, Yu Dong put down the "Camel Xiangzi" in his hand and looked at Ruan Xiaohu.He didn't expect this kid to be quite addicted to books, so he kept reading.

"Cough, sorry, I'll be at the station in a while."

Ruan Xiaohu hurriedly raised his head and handed the book back to Yu Dong.Although his action of returning the book was very straightforward, Yu Dong could see the reluctance in his eyes.

Yu Dong also felt relieved to see someone who likes to read books so much, but he couldn't give the book to Ruan Xiaohu, because this book had a special meaning to him.

After thinking about it, he took "Camel Xiangzi" out of the bag again, "I'll give you this book."

Ruan Xiaohu watched "Camel Xiangzi" with longing in his eyes, but finally shook his head, "No need, thank you."

After he finished speaking, he stood up and walked out of the car.

Yu Dong didn't send the book out, he smiled and shook his head, it seems that this kid is quite principled.

After leaving the station, Yu Dong stepped on the land of Jinling and felt very comfortable. It is said that only by traveling far can we realize the meaning of hometown.Although Jinling is not Yu Dong's hometown, but returning from Rongcheng this time also made him feel the meaning of Jinling to him even more.

It was night and there was no bus, so Yu Dong could only hire a Lada and go to school.

When he got to school, it was already more than four in the morning. Yu Dong washed and rested for a while in bed with his eyes closed. After about two hours, he got up again and went to the office after washing up.

Going out with a washbasin, he met Liu Changmin who was also holding a washbasin.

"Hey, when did you come back, Yu Dong? I came to you before going to bed last night, and you weren't here yet."

Yu Dong rubbed his hair, "It's almost dawn."

"Are you sure you're sleeping? Otherwise, don't go to the office this morning. There's nothing to do today. If there's anything, I'll call you back." Liu Changmin smiled.

Yu Dong waved his hand, "No, I've already taken two days off, and I've missed a lot of work, so I have to make up for it. And I also slept in the car, so I'm not too sleepy."

Liu Changmin nodded, and the two walked towards the killing well together. When they reached the well, Liu Changmin said to Dong again, "By the way, Liu Meiqin has been asking where you have been these past two days, and has asked several times. I just said that you have something to do when you go out, it will take several days, but I didn't say anything about your going to Rongcheng."

"You can also tell her about going to Rongcheng, it's fine."

"I'm afraid you don't want people to know."

"It doesn't matter, what is the most important thing she has to do with me?"

Liu Changmin shook his head, "I don't know, she didn't say anything. But I don't think it's a big deal."

Then he looked at Yu Dong with a smile: "Can't you see that Teacher Liu has that kind of meaning for you? We are not surprised that she finds you."

Yu Dong pouted and said, "When did you become so gossipy, Lao Liu? This is not your style."

"Hey, I also care about my colleagues."

　Sorry, there are only two updates today and tomorrow. Father-in-law's birthday, come back to celebrate, and make up for it slowly in the cycle. I hope you forgive me.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)