Xu Dishan's prose is like the peanuts he writes, simple and unpretentious, but with profound connotation and long lasting charm. His words contain profound thoughts on the nature of life in plain narrative. The famous article "Peanuts" reveals the principles of life through ordinary things; other articles often reveal philosophy in daily trivial matters and warmth in the description of nature. Reading his prose can help people find a rare sense of calmness and steadiness in an impetuous world.
