Reborn Bao Guowei, I really didn’t want to be a great writer!

Chapter 448 Return! Mr. Zhang Taiyan’s troubles?
Suzhou.

Zhang's National Studies Society.

The plaques on the entrance read "Zhen Ming Academics, Promote National Glory" on both sides, making it even more shining.

Since Zhang Taiyan retired to Suzhou to teach, he has had more and more students, but there is still an endless stream of people coming to him to become his disciples.

At first, Zhang Taiyan accepted everyone who came, but later on, he was too busy to handle everything, so he simply started to take entrance examinations and admitted a group of outstanding students.

You have to know that at this point in time, Chinese studies have been in a state of decline.

Not only did the Nationalist government authorities explicitly promote Western learning, but there were also occasional reports in society that China was backward, probably because of the pedantry of Chinese studies.

On the other hand, now that there is no imperial examination system, one cannot go to university or become a high-ranking official by studying Chinese classics.

Naturally, parents at home are reluctant to send their children to study Chinese classics.

Today, the Zhang National Studies Association is thriving in Suzhou. On the one hand, it benefits from Zhang Taiyan's reputation in the academic world. Even if parents don't want their children to study national studies, they would like their children to know Zhang Taiyan, right?

On the other hand, it is obviously because of Bao Guowei.

Ever since a "young literary giant" Bao Guowei emerged as Zhang Taiyan's disciple, Zhang Taiyan's reputation as a teacher has become increasingly famous.

Everyone knows that Mr. Zhang had a student named Bao Guowei, who was originally just the son of a servant. After following Mr. Taiyan, he rose to fame and became a famous writer throughout the world.

Such rumors became more and more popular after Bao Guowei became famous in Europe and won the Goncourt Prize.

Today is New Year's Day, and the students of the National Studies Society have all gone home to rest.

Having finally escaped from Mr. Zhang's clutches, the students happily left the society early and rushed home to see what delicious food their parents had cooked.

The yard suddenly became deserted.

Only Zhang Taiyan and his young disciple Zhu Jihai were left.

Zhu Jihai's parents are away all year round, so he basically spends every holiday at his master's house.

This was a tough time for this fourteen-year-old boy.

All I could hear was Zhu Jihai reading the contents of the newspaper in a rhythmic voice in the yard.

“Since the Northern Expedition was successfully completed, the National Government, under the leadership of Mr. Chiang Kai-shek, has repeatedly achieved outstanding achievements.

First, we created a vigorous economic development trend, and then we won the battle for supremacy in the Central Plains, fully demonstrating the power of the country. Today, there is Bao Guowei in Hangzhou, who has pioneered the country and won the French Goncourt Literature Prize. His article "Rural Teacher" has promoted the power of our country. Bao Guowei's achievements are not the work of one person, but the inevitable fruit of the prosperity of the country under the leadership of Mr. Chang. We should uphold Mr. Sun's teaching program, respect Mr. Chiang Kai-shek's leadership, work together, and forge ahead."

Under the warm sunshine, Zhang Taiyan leaned on a bamboo chair, his hands in his sleeves, his eyes tightly closed, listening intently to the contents of the newspaper.

Since receiving the treatment proposed by Bao Guowei, Zhang Taiyan has become healthier and his originally pale complexion now looks rosy.

It’s a pity that he is old and his reading glasses don’t work very well, so he can’t read books happily. He can only ask his apprentice to read the contents of the newspaper to him from time to time.

From the "ZY Daily" to the "Jinling Daily", Zhang Taiyan finally couldn't stand it anymore.

He angrily slapped the armrest of the bamboo chair and said, "Damn it! These words of the government are really shameless. In the current situation, the government cannot escape the blame. There are constant factional struggles within the country, warlords are separatist, and the government's policies are not implemented. How can we talk about the great cause of unification?

They still have the nerve to call their economic policies prosperous, but in my opinion they are extremely poor. The widening gap between the rich and the poor, the declining agriculture and the currency chaos have made the people suffer terribly.

Since last year, he, Chang Kai-shek, has used all his authoritarian power to suppress literature, forcing many scholars and patriots to flee their homes!

Bingwen went abroad partly because of Chiang Kai-shek's aggressiveness!
This bald guy actually has the nerve to take credit for himself?"

Zhu Jihai was frightened by Zhang Taiyan's rage, and after hearing the content of his words, he became even more uneasy.

He is only fourteen years old this year, and he knows how to protect himself better than Zhang Taiyan.

Zhu Jihai's face turned pale, and he hurriedly stopped Zhang Taiyan and said, "Sir! Sir! Please be careful. If the spies in Nanjing hear you, you will be investigated again."

Obviously, Zhang Taiyan was convicted for his words more than once.

But he looked nonchalant and continued to speak angrily.

“I can’t bear it anymore. These damn government mouthpieces are only good at singing praises and totally disregarding the lives of ordinary people.

Now that Bingwen has achieved success, they are taking the credit for themselves. How can this be possible?
As a master, I can't stand this!"

After saying this, Zhang Taiyan began to look around for paper and pen.

"Ji Hai! Hurry up and find me some writing brush, ink, paper and inkstone. I want to write a commentary and give these insects a good scolding!"

Zhang Taiyan was a man with a quick temper. Whenever he encountered something unpleasant, he would write an article to criticize the person to make him feel better.

Zhu Jihai was not willing to obey. He stamped his feet and said, "Master! Please be quiet! If you want to scold me, you should wait until Senior Brother Bingwen comes back. If Jinling targets you again, what should we do?"

Compared with Zhang Taiyan, Zhu Jihai looked like a little adult.

It seemed that in Zhu Jihai's mind, his master was someone who caused trouble all the time.

Zhang Taiyan blew his beard and glared. If Zhu Jihai had dared to speak like this in the past, he would have been punished with a whip.

But at this moment, she was still angry about the content in the newspaper, so she didn't care what Zhu Jihai said.

"Pen, ink, paper, and inkstone! If you don't help me get them, I will get them myself!"

Zhu Jihai hugged his master's thighs and refused to let go, crying and shouting.

"Master, please stop causing trouble!"

Apparently, even during this period of recovery, Zhang Taiyan caused a lot of trouble.

"Let me go! Let Chiang Kai-shek arrest me! If he arrests me, I will write a letter and ask Bingwen to go to the Soviet area to help, completely overthrow Chiang Kai-shek's past, and rebuild a glorious China!"

The more Zhang Taiyan talked, the more outrageous it became, and Zhu Jihai almost wanted to die.

He even thought in his mind, how great would it be if the master became mute due to illness? That would save him from a lot of trouble!
Zhang Taiyan was old, but Zhu Jihai was also very weak, and he was unable to stop Zhang Taiyan from getting angry.

At this moment, a female voice suddenly came from outside the door, as if calling for help.

"Zhang Binglin, are you going to rebel?"

Just like Monkey King seeing the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara coming to the world, Zhu Jihai immediately spoke loudly.

"Master's wife! Master's wife! Please come quickly! Master is really going to rebel! He is taking advantage of the fact that Senior Brother is not around to rebel!"

In a hurry, Zhu Jihai also became incoherent.

"You kid!"

Zhang Taiyan was so angry at Zhu Jihai that he laughed. He raised his hand and wanted to hit him, but in the end he couldn't bear it.

But he saw Tang Guoli walked up to him angrily, put her hands on her hips, pointed at Zhang Taiyan and cursed.

"You old bastard, you've just gotten better and you're already causing trouble for me! It's only New Year's Day and you're already destroying our family, aren't you?"

Tang Guoli was not a traditional woman. In the Zhang family, she was even superior to Zhang Taiyan.

But when I think of Zhang Taiyan's stubborn temper, and then think of the fact that Zhang Taiyan was seriously ill in bed some time ago and was in critical condition, and finally relied on Bao Guowei to save his life.

My nose can't help but feel sore.

The tears couldn't stop flowing.

"Bingwen tried his best to save your life, but you always want to cause trouble for him. Are you being a role model for others?"

Seeing his wife crying, Zhang Taiyan's heart softened and he said somewhat embarrassedly.

"I'm not speaking up for Bingwen!" Tang Guoli said, "You don't have to feel bad. It's already New Year's Day. I'm sure Bingwen and Nianyue will be back soon. You should behave yourself and fulfill your responsibilities as an elder."

Zhang Taiyan seemed a little aggrieved, but the anger eventually faded away. He let out a breath and said with some resentment.

"Bingwen has been gone for more than half a month, and he has only sent a few letters. As his teacher, I learned about it from the newspaper."

Zhang Taiyan also read the work "Rural Teacher". Although he could not understand the descriptions of the various science fiction elements in it, he was still shocked by its exquisite story structure design and the story connotation that saw the big picture from the small.

My first reaction after watching it was that this guy has such a good work, but he has been hiding it and not showing it to me! This is simply outrageous!
Besides, Bao Guowei won the French Goncourt Literature Prize, spoke about economics at a British royal gathering, talked about world history at the University of Paris, and even participated in the disputes among British political parties.

This series of operations made Zhang Taiyan so excited that he wished he could go to Europe too!

This is what a man should do!

How much Zhang Taiyan wanted to know what the specific experience was!
But Bao Guowei is still far away in Europe, and he doesn't know whether he has returned home, which really makes him anxious.

Tang Guoli said bluntly: "Europe is so far away from here. It would take at least ten days for a letter to arrive. It is impossible for an ocean telegram to deliver everything. You, an old man, are always anxious. How about waiting?"

Zhang Taiyan opened his mouth. Even though he was well-read, he was still helpless in front of his wife.

"Forget it, forget it. I am an old man and am becoming increasingly useless. I can only teach Chinese culture."

Tang Guoli glanced at Zhang Taiyan, who was giving up hope, and said unhappily, "Don't be idle all day, prepare some more things. I think Bingwen and Nianyue will get married soon after they come back. You are both their master and their father, so you should be well prepared."

"marry?"

The muscles on Zhang Taiyan's face twitched. He didn't want his daughter, who had just grown into a beautiful young lady, to get married. But what could he do? The matter was done.

His daughter was abducted and the old father was helpless.

He was angry, but he still said: "This kid Bao Guowei must be married with three matchmakers and six betrothals, and show sincerity, before I am willing to marry my daughter to him, otherwise don't even think about it."

Tang Guoli looked at him helplessly, and said as if he was looking at a fool: "You are still stuck. Nowadays, it is not like before. There are many young people who are free to fall in love and don't do that. Besides..."

She paused, somewhat embarrassed.

"I'm afraid that this trip to Europe will be a done deal. I'll give you a grandson later. Let's see what you will do."

"He dares!!!"

Zhang Taiyan became anxious.

That's pretty cool!

What would I do if I had a grandchild during my short half-month trip to Europe?

The more Zhang Taiyan thought about it, the more frightened he became.

Things are different nowadays, especially in areas such as Jiangnan and Shanghai, which were the first to be exposed to Western open-minded ideas, and there are cases of getting pregnant before marriage and getting married.

Look at the cultural circles in Shanghai, what a mess they are in, and also look at Bao Guowei’s good friends.

Xu Zhimo and Dai Wangshu, which one of them didn't have some emotional stains.

Who knows, that kid Bao Guowei might have been led astray by these people?
Zhang Taiyan felt a chill all over his body for a moment.

The journey in Europe is long, and the two people are far away in a foreign country, so it is really unknown what will happen.

The more I think about it, the more likely it is.

Zhang Taiyan became more and more melancholy.

Being an old father is really hard!

He immediately turned and headed towards the study.

"Where are you going again?" Tang Guoli was a little anxious.

There were already some bloodshot in Zhang Taiyan's eyes, and he turned his head and said.

"Send a telegram to Europe and ask Bao Guowei to come back as soon as possible!"

Tang Guoli looked at Zhang Taiyan's hurried back helplessly and shook her head.

"Xun brother, what are you busy with?"

Xu Guangping walked into the study room with the food in her hand. Seeing that Xun'er was busy writing some letters recently, she couldn't help but ask curiously.

Xun Ge'er has looked much older recently, with bags under his eyes, but his eyes are still bright.

he said with a smile.

"I thought Bingwen should be back from Europe. He will graduate from high school this year and go to Beijing to study next year.

I thought he would definitely visit some gentlemen when he went to Peking, so I wrote some letters to my old friends, asking them to take good care of me.

Xu Guangping was a little surprised, because Xun Ge'er rarely asked for favors for others.

But thinking that it was Bao Guowei, she felt relieved. She put the food on the table and said with a smile.

"You, my senior brother, are more worried than the master."

When Bao Guowei is mentioned, Xun Ge'er's face is full of smiles.

"Bingwen is a good kid. I see hope for our country in him, and his deeds in Europe are to my liking.

It’s just a small favor for me.”

"When will Bingwen come back?"

"It should be about a month later," Xun Ge'er said uncertainly.

"Do you think he will come to visit us as soon as he arrives in Shanghai?"

"Of course I will." Brother Xun said with some pride.

But he changed his mind and said with a smile.

"If he doesn't come, I will kill him. This guy wrote "Rural Teacher" but he doesn't even deserve a Chinese version. It's really abominable!"

At the same time, Lin Yutang, who was also his teacher and friend, was working hard at home.

He has been very busy recently. On the one hand, he has to take into account the launch of the Mingcai typewriter, and on the other hand, he has to think about the invitations from many publishing houses.

However, all these were postponed after the emergence of a task.

After Bao Guowei finished his speech on the British radio program, translating "Small Island Economics" became an urgent demand of domestic readers.

Bao Guowei is far away in Europe and it is difficult to contact the other party. It is certainly not appropriate to hand over the translation task to other people.

But it is only natural to hand it over to Lin Yutang.

Everyone knows that the relationship between Lin Yutang and Bao Guowei can be described as that of a "royal" translator and writer. Bao Guowei asked him to translate almost all of his works.

Therefore, it would definitely be the safest option to ask Lin Yutang to translate in advance.

Knowing the importance of "Small Island Economics", Lin Yutang did not hesitate at all and translated it day and night.

Try to outstrip the endless stream of pirated products on the market.

Bao Guowei is being called upon a lot in China, so he is naturally eager to return home.

After briefly handling some remaining affairs in Europe, he finally successfully boarded the return cruise ship!
(End of this chapter)