The Complete Works of Xu Zhimo's Classical Prose

Chapter 58
The new house needs a month's permit before it can be completed, and it has been decided to install hot and cold water pipes.There are more than 86 rooms upstairs and downstairs, with two bathrooms.We have assigned the east house, with a bathroom on the back, which is very ideal.The new house has a total of 23 electric lamps. I will choose the electric materials myself. It is not too bad, but it is hidden and has been installed. Is it convenient to add it in the future?Sister loves light, the new bed is around, especially not without embellishments.This house has yet to be discussed, because the old house is moving forward to block the front door, and now I want to demolish all of them. The five bays in front of the door will all be used as grasslands and hybrid flowers and trees, so that they can be decent.It's a pity that my love is not here, otherwise we can start making arrangements together, wouldn't it be wonderful.There is a roof terrace at the back of the building, overlooking the east and west mountains, which is not bad.Unexpectedly, it turned out that my father built this fragrant nest for my eyebrows; without this, there is no way to live in this delicate swallow, and I can't help smiling.I will go to Hangzhou tonight, and I will go to Tianmu the day after tomorrow (nineteenth).It seems that the No. [-] express train will not be able to make it in time, because we still need to take care of the furniture and furnishings when we arrive in Shanghai, and it takes a lot of discussion.In this way, I will arrive in Beijing at the end of the month at the earliest, and although I am close to the meeting with my eyebrows, I will feel anxious all day long.Mei Wumo is not complacent, and Mo Wumei is even more at a loss.

When I went back to Kip yesterday, I got a suitable call back. The cloud code was half unreadable, so I asked you to call again.But the deadline has passed, today the taxi is already in Tianjin, and the telegram is blocked due to the flood, so there is no way to reply.However, the letter should arrive as soon as possible. I hope that Feng Liuchu has already contacted him. This is my father's wish. It is best to invite him. I think Liu Ye will be happy and successful.

Sister, what does the fragrance of the sun look like?Is it possible to make an early appointment?It is also very hot to hear that the north is also very hot, and I miss my beloved eyebrows alone, and my heart is filled with longing, what can I say?Wen Weici will help Ding Zaijun in Shanghai in the future, is that true?There are few friends in Beijing, and comfort and compassion must not let go before autumn; I hope to convey this intention, that is, silently kiss the eyebrow muscles and sing for your son's well-being.

摩

July [-]

Sister:

It was so hot that I was still living on the Western Hills last night.I'm sick again, this time the illness is very wonderful, it's all my sister gave me.I didn't eat two meals yesterday, I only ate a pot of steamed wontons as a snack, and I ate a lot of fruit and water; the result was terrible.Attacks before midnight; just like you, I can't sleep well until dawn.There were hiccups all over the top, and the stomach gas went up, and the bottom was the same.Only then did I know that you suffered from repeated illnesses.It's exactly the same as you, with a bloated stomach and gas, do you think it's strange?I ate a vegetarian meal today, and my stomach is bloated again.It was actually too hot, and I was sweating profusely while hiding in the house.From this point of view, your disobedience when you are sick is not because you are particularly stubborn; I don’t know that you should be very careful when eating, but I know that I know, be careful if you are not careful, what can I do?Let's go to the West Lake tonight, and take a long-distance bus to Tianmu Mountain at [-]:[-] tomorrow morning, arriving around noon.It was not my wish to go back this time, but since I have gone, I am looking forward to a day or two of cool life, which will more or less allow me to catch my breath before leaving for the north.Thinking of Jinpu's iron caravan is actually a bit scary.The scenery of Tianmu will be detailed in another letter.Shi Zhi's letter back to my father arrived, but I never thought that Feng Liu would have such an excuse.Wen Bo is also good, he is my good friend.But why should Jiang Menglin be entrusted to the representative? I thought he must entrust comfort.Has Meng Lin gained freedom of movement?

Yesterday the Shanghai postal service went on strike. You may have a letter, but I cannot receive it.I'm afraid I'll have to wait for several more days until I turn my celestial eye to see the letter of my love, which is another boring time.When I go to Shanghai, I have to do a few things.One was to buy new furniture for our new house.What do you think is a good buy?I think the rattan set at Mrs. Zhu’s house in Beijing is right, but it doesn’t seem suitable for the bedroom.I want to buy a Twin bed, which is more unique.You say that's good?Hurry up and write back, maybe there is still time.I still have to take care of the study: after these two things are over, we will make our engagement present.I think we'll just buy a jeweled ring, as we agreed, and go with the material.Be good!You don't know how anxious I am to return to Beijing every day and night, and it's not all for selfish reasons. The "Morning News" old trustee is not a problem, is it?But the old man didn't care about it, he just took me to accompany him, in fact, why shouldn't it be, the only son rarely stays with him for a few days during the holidays.Helpless, my mind and soul can't be around for a moment, so I feel uneasy for a moment.How about you?If the old man is considerate, he should let me go immediately.According to the current situation of the case, our wedding date will be in early August at the earliest.Because it is only July and a half in the south, it will not be cold.On such a day, even if the old man is willing to leave, I will try to dissuade him.Moreover, the ancestral hall has not been built, and there are many chores!
good girl!Just be patient.Until the end of the month, Momo can always return to "Meixuan" to tenderly cherish my only darling.This time is no better than last time, sister, you have to take care of me.Do they see Lao Jin?I saw Yu Shouchang the day before yesterday and scolded him for being brainless.How are you doing in class?Kowtow for me.I can't write more than two pages, and my body is sweating like oil. It's really terrible.Is it too hot to kiss at this time?But Momo kissed his sister deeply and couldn't help it.

July [-]

Eyebrow:

It is most embarrassing to be isolated from the world in the deep mountains and have no way to ask questions.In three days, I traveled from Hangzhou to Lin'an, traveled hundreds of miles, and climbed mountains along the way.There are quite a lot of things to record during the trip, and I would like to tell my sister one by one; I hate that the post has not been delivered, so I have to record it here temporarily, and I will tell it freely when I return.

After sending the letter the day before yesterday, I went out to the lake with my traveling companions (Xin Hai, Lao Qi, and Li Zaosun), thinking that there would be something cool to enjoy in the evening. Unexpectedly, the lake water is still as hot as soup, and the wind blows people, making people more and more unhappy.After passing the Jinhua Bridge by boat, we visited Chunrunlu, which happened to be the time when Mr. Cai Heqing was staying.Because of that, there was a lot of talk about it.Cai's appearance is very thin, but his complexion is as brown as copper, as if he had been painted, and his mood is so sweet and graceful. Is the so-called "baby" really a baby?Talking about his studies at Beijing Middle School, he was very indignant, and his words were very firm, and he would never cooperate: "Since he is going to die, he should die thoroughly; how can we get mixed up in this situation? Shizhi is optimistic, and I miss him very much; but There is still nothing I can do about it, so I won’t go no matter what.”

Pinghu Qiuyue has set up a wine shop, and you can smell the smell of sweat when you get close.There are even more obscene songs at night, and the romantic affairs on the lake are even more unquestionable.Move the oar to the building outside the building, full of quietness, a little far away from the hustle and bustle.This building has also been rebuilt. It is a three-story building with brilliant gold paint, a roof, and electric fans.The leisure and fun of the past can never be regained.Because it is a light meal downstairs, the dishes are also inferior.The bright moon on the head of the willow is still there, and there is no shame in looking up at it!
The flat peaches in Renpu are sweet and incomparable, and the new lotus is also sweet and fragrant.At this moment, my sister thinks that she is also seeking life in the lotus flesh.

There is an anecdote in the guest room at night: a local prostitute accompanied the guest and stayed overnight, but suddenly disappeared.I searched for nothing, but the front and back doors were closed early.From day to morning, it started to be found in the toilet upstairs, which is a gimmick.

Started at [-]:[-] a.m. on the [-]th, started driving at [-]:[-] a.m., and arrived in Lin'an at about [-]:[-] a.m.It is very good to cultivate the Tao, and the scenery along the way is especially charming, and the road will not be difficult after that.Lin'an boarded the sedan chair, my father was overweight, and my husband's name was three, which increased to four;When going up the mountain, surrounded by Xie Xu, he was in a panic.Arrived at Luoluoling (?) at [-]:[-], there was a newly built house, and the resident monks prepared meals.At twelve o'clock we went forward again, and at four o'clock we arrived at the foot of the mountain.Take a rest at Longquan Temple, eat porridge and snacks.It was a winding road up the mountain. Fortunately, the clouds blocked the sun and the mountain wind moved slightly, but it was not too hot.The bearers all said that the master had a lot of blessings.After climbing the mountain, there is a gazebo for one mile, and the fifth pavilion is to see a waterfall, which is not solemn.Nearby people built pavilions, and Yan Tianqin sat here to listen to the waterfall and overlook the hills from a distance, and also took a short rest.At this point, the bell of the East Tianmu came from the sky, and the mountains and forests shook, which was very expressive.

Today, I live in Baofu Building, and the mountains and forests are fragrant in front of the window, which is a unique world.On the top of the mountain on the left, among the pine and bamboo bushes, there is a bell tower.Last night, the moonlight was hazy, and suddenly it was bright again; about Zaosun and Qi walked into the forest, sat on a rock and listened to the spring, and returned after a while, thinking about it.The night is very cold, and I lie wrapped in a thick quilt, still chilling.

On the morning of the [-]th, I went to the mountain to go to Prince Zhaoming's branch of the scriptures. I wanted to go up to find Longtan, but I couldn't, so I turned back angrily.It's the first time I can't reach the top of the mountain.Go to the eyewash pool on the right side of the temple.It is not easy to describe the scenery in the mountains.There are good cedars, good bamboos, and good bells; the other one overlooks the mountains in the distance, which is the most relaxing.

On the morning of the 21st, I went down the mountain.At ten o'clock to the West Tianmu.The land is at the foot of the mountain, the temple is in the middle of the mountain, and the resort is also.

eyebrow:
Mrs. Liu also went with her yesterday, she had her hair cut and permed, and she put on a Xiafei Road 18 yuan felt hat, long silk stockings, and embroidered gloves.

Noon express train is equal to slow train.We stop at every station; it is more than nine o'clock in Nanjing.It's not sad to have a companion along the way.I recall that the last time I was in Nanjing was the Battle of Longtan.Passing by under the moon last night, I still want to see the blood and flesh flying everywhere.Tens of miles behind this mountain, I took a detour in a rickshaw to seek refuge, but now it has become a thing of the past.

Xinhai's house is a small bungalow, and the bungalow is very tidy.Xiangmei cares for children and teaches at the university. She is very diligent.Because I came to borrow a canvas bed specially for making new quilts, and slept in the living room, which was warm and comfortable, not at home; I slept well last night, and this morning the sun started to rise.Immediately Xi Ruo and Duan Sheng came.Did you manage not to go to the theater last night?Hope to rest more.I'll go home when I'm done, Vonian.Brother has arrived yet?wait for me.

The weather here is very good, and Xiaoyangchun is also in October.

Kowtow to An Xiangmei in front of parents

Momo
November 27

eyebrow love:

This really annoyed me, didn't I say that Totanger and He managed to take Xiao Zhang's Ford machine?Finally, on the night of the [-]th, Er wrote a letter saying: Gu Shaochuan is leaving on the [-]th, and you can take a ride.I couldn't be happier.I know I can't bring too many things, so I just bought a dozen Shaying, Hu Chen's big basket, specially for honoring you.Unexpectedly, the call came on the evening of the [-]th and said: If you don’t leave on the [-]th, change to the [-]th; if you don’t leave on the [-]th, change to the [-]th;Just now Erhe turned on the power: I didn't even say whether the day after tomorrow will be successful or not.How anxious do you think I should be?I originally wanted to imitate a parachutist and fly from the sky to give you a surprise, so I never wrote.At the same time, your letter came, and you said something sick, I was literally stunned.cough!I really don't know what to say, what to think.obedient!You are too careless, if it is really a miscarriage, how will the account be settled?I stayed for these two days because of this, and I was anxious about your body, full of desire to step over.You can arrive in Nanjing in six hours by plane, and you can arrive in Shanghai at [-] o'clock that night without spending any money; what a joy it is!Who would want to be delayed by the brat's gunfire again, it's really hateful!
Think about it, otherwise, even today, I would already be home by this time.child!Now I have to wait, if he doesn't leave, I can't, what should I do?But maybe he will leave the day after tomorrow, and I might arrive at the same time as this letter.Anyway, I'll be back someday, so just wait patiently, son!

Please tell Ruiwu, the heavy rain land was pledged to the trading company for 2000 taels in February this year.He is eager to get out, so please do it as soon as possible.He wants a Russian sheepskin hat, which is from Sheng Xifu in Tianjin, but not in Beijing.I'm not going to Tianjin, and it's not necessary whether the same goods are available. Some are as expensive as one or two hundred yuan, and I have no way to buy them for the time being.I don't know what's going on in Tianjin yet, but rumors are spreading in Beijing today, scaring people to death.I might move to Shu Hua's house for a few days; because she has no man in her family, only her mother and young child; she is timid.But I don't know what big troubles are happening in Beijing, you don't have to worry about me, I'm here to see you: the business can be established, otherwise I don't care.Moreover, it is not easy to go, because the colleagues of Peking University have made an appointment to express their spirit, so even if the trip is completed, you must rush back within three to five days. I am afraid you will be disappointed, so I will talk about it first.

Thank you, Wen Boxin.Because I don't know his address, he will not write to me in the future, so I am disappointed and feel guilty.But don't dare to be slow.Before leaving, the funny words have long been forgotten, but it is rumored that Brother Ma's acting as a witty word is really a golden skill.Brother Ma is cute after all!smile.But I am really worried about your body, what will happen if this continues.I really hate the Japanese, otherwise we could have a happy conversation tonight.Not far from each other, take care of yourself!

kiss on
May [-]
Dear:
It's been another day without you.I'll report how life on your ship went.I haven't slept soundly for a long time.I am especially tired at this time, and I have had a rest since yesterday; so I think that when I feel too tired from life in the future, I can just take a boat to rest.The Yangtze river boat is really good. After I return to China, at least I have to go back and forth to Hankou with you once.You are a child who grew up in the city, and you don’t know the taste of living in the countryside, let alone the scenery on the sea and rivers; this kind of life is really too narrow, and half of your health is also because you are too far away from a natural and healthy life.You may be afraid of getting dizzy when you take a boat, but you will never get dizzy if you take the Yangtze River or even the Pacific Ocean.Because this kind of sea journey is not really sailing, especially in the room, if it is not for the sound of sea water and the wheels, you can almost suspect that the ship is stationary.I wrote you a letter last night and took a shower and went to bed. I fell asleep as soon as I fell asleep. Because I was too tired, I didn't wake up until ten o'clock this morning.I can't eat breakfast anymore, I just drink a cup of milk tea.Clothes are the most problematic. For dinner last night, I wore the newly made beige Chinese silk gauze with a spring boat-style waistcoat over it. Looking in the mirror, I didn't look ugly.Uncle Wen also wore a bright green silk shirt, and the two of them walked hand in hand, entering the dining hall proudly.I'm annoyed that there are so few belts in China, especially the newly made blue jacket. I think you can send it to New York. You only need to send it by registered mail, and it won't be lost. Maybe there is a form to fill in, and you can send it to me. Well, it's useful.Some people and I have taken a fancy to a kind of material, just write to Mr. Tian, ​​he will know what color to dye.If it can be dyed, let me take it out and ask Yun Chang to make it according to the size of the new one. It would be best to install a light yellow very thin silk lining; because my old yellow jacket has faded and cannot be worn for the banquet.You write to my father.Or he is still in Shanghai, let Lao Gao inform the caretaker and ask for the material.I think you can do it for me.It is best to make a set of silk trousers and jackets with linings (tied to the feet). The materials can also be obtained from others, but you have to explain the materials and colors.You may wish to add "Via Vancouver" every time you send a letter, maybe it will be faster.

This morning I changed into a foreign dress, white serge trousers, and a gray flannel jacket. It took me a long time to get dressed up. It was a lot of trouble.The worst thing is that my neck did grow from fourteen and a half to fifteen, and my collar and so on are still fourteen and a half, and the result is suffering.Especially the special shirt that Ruiwu gave me, the collar is so small, I'm afraid I won't be able to wear it, that's a pity.It is really uncomfortable to wear western clothes. The neck, waist, and feet are all shackled, and the movements feel restricted. Our clothes are reasonable. Western clothes are not suitable for this matter, and Chinese clothes are still used at night.

I still have to eat, and my appetite tends to increase gradually.The best thing is tangerines, real Jinshan tangerines, which are big and delicious, and they are incomparable to those sold in Shanghai.After lunch, we went for a walk on the deck, walking seven turns and one mile. We are dressed in togas and have long sleeves, and we walk very gracefully.Two white-toothed Englishwomen walked very fast. We walked half a turn, and they walked a turn.It was very quiet on board, because it was an English ship, and the guests were old men, whom Wenbo called retired burglars, because they all went home after earning enough money in the East.Although there were a few young people, they were all despised, but a Chinese woman who seemed to be from Fujian was not bad-looking.It's a pity that there are always two young people supporting her, and we can't understand what she said, so we can only watch it.So far, we have not talked to anyone, except the boy in the room. It seems that there are very few opportunities for us to meet friends on the ship. It is rare for the British to speak, and we don’t have to know them.The equipment and layout on the ship are really not bad; this afternoon we went for a walk around, the uppermost deck is called sun deck, where you can sun bathe.Those three chimneys are so thick, it's scary to look at them at night.A swimming pool is really not bad, the clear water is very amusing, unfortunately I can't swim, otherwise it's hot, I can soak in it all day.The gym is not bad, and the children have a room for displaying toys, and the library is also good, as long as there are few books, it is not good.Music is also required. You can dance at night, but no one dances.There are movies too, but they haven't been screened.We also went to visit the third-class smoke cabin, which really shocked me. It is a disguised form of Chian Town. They are all naked and barefoot, lying in a mess, and there are more than a dozen rectangular tables. There are one or two people sitting at each table, surrounded by many people.I didn’t understand it first, but after Wen Bo said it, I realized that it’s a “stall”. The gambling method is to put a large number of chess pieces under the bowl, and you can place your bets. Count, until the last few remaining ones determine the winner.Judging from the situation, the comings and goings are not small, because there is a thick stack of banknotes in front of every house: this is really extraordinary, the gambling wind is so prosperous, this is the end!There is another strange thing, you can ask Cantonese women to accompany you anytime, woohoo!Chinese civilization.

In the afternoon, I saw the famous Bird Mountain, but I couldn't see the birds on the sea.Just saw a row of lights, that is Nagasaki, we passed by non-stop.We can go to Kobe tomorrow, and Jiyuan will come to pick us up, so maybe Wen Bo won't go ashore.I will probably go to Tokyo, and then to Yokohama, I can send you some gadgets, but I have to buy Japanese products, I am not patriotic, is that okay?

I just wrote a short postscript of "Bian Kungang" and sent it to you. After reading it, I sent it to Shang Yuan for printing. You can modify it. When you have something to say, you can write another paragraph or attach it to the back.Just hurry up, because the main text has already been printed, and when our preface and postscript and the pattern of the little bird are ready, you have to force him to do it right away, before it's too late!If Zai Bosheng and the others are really acting, if you come to invite you to watch and criticize, you must go, and the standard should not be too high. Now you must ask someone to act, and then you will see the possibility of the play. When I come back in the future, I will naturally have to act. .Don't forget my words.At the same time, this summer, I really hope you can try to write a short play or two. If you have any structure you can think of, please write to me. I can help you think about it. I have endless desires for dialogue plays. You must help me a lot. I'm busy, baby girl!
How is your health? Did you get up early yesterday and not feel tired?Do not eat cold things, take care more, so that I don't have to worry about going out!

Did you write to Mom?If not, write it right away.It was pitiful for her to be alone.Father and mother probably have to wait for the letter of competition before deciding whether to move or not; you have to be vigilant about everything when you are alone at home, go to bed early at night, get up early during the day, and have a contact with each other, otherwise you will go to bed late and Shuxiu will not get up early. It's not good if there is no one in charge of the family.

Wen Bo just said that American Hanyu is not easy to sell, because they don't recognize Hanyu, let's see what happens.I will write again tomorrow, my dear, my brother kisses you a hundred times, wishing you good health.

Momo
seventeen days and nights
Dear:
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