The pleasure quarters of Republican-era China, a drunken dream where life dances in chaos.
Wan Fang is but a small figure in this intoxicating dream of living for the moment. Born in a brothel, she struggles to survive, navigating among the powerful and wealthy in an era on the cusp of great change.
In her life, she finds true love and turns it away; she shares deep bonds with her sisters, yet also protects herself through self-interest... In the end, everyone's fate is swallowed by the changing times. Even when the world remains whole, it is left scarred and battered.
In these troubled times, who has any thought for the love between men and women?
When her life draws to a close, the brothel, the pleasure quarters, the glittering city of Shanghai, and that whole era will all recede into the distance...
I do not love this life of dust,
It seems my former fate led me astray.
Flowers bloom and fall in their own time,
All depends on the Eastern Lord.
The song of aloeswood fades, yet the dream cannot be woken;
Only flower ashes linger, veiled in smoke.
My previous account was lxx8543, but I found that I couldn't log in~ I've loved Linglong's style of writing since she wrote Old Dreams~ It's been so many years in the blink of an eye, and today I suddenly wanted to come back to Jinjiang to take a look, and I found a new article, so I quickly followed it~
Linglong is getting slower and slower. Are you busy lately or out of mood? Writing articles in my spare time is very hard, but I still hope that Linglong can spare more time to write articles. No one else cares about it, but I have been waiting and looking forward to it. This article "Agarwood Embers" is very interesting to write. Although since Leslie Cheung left, everyone has become a "Thirteenth Young Master", it seems that except for him, all the dandy boys and romantic Shaodong in old Shanghai have disappeared, but it is still a good article about fun. Linglong is not from Shanghai, but she uses many dialects and accents. Although it is not authentic, such an attempt is worthy of appreciation. The situation and rules of Rouge Land in old Shanghai are also covered in the article, but unfortunately there is no special introduction. Although Linglong must have done a lot of copywriting in order to write the article and she knows it well, it may be incomprehensible to people who don't know much about this history. It would be very suitable to me if this point were laid out as the background of Ji Xing in the opening chapter of Gao Yang's "Eight Hutongs". In addition, the character design is also very good, but the writing of the protagonist is not smooth. It seems that female writers like to pursue perfection. As a result, the more flawless the characters are, the more perfect the characters will be. The heroine is so aloof that she almost lives in the moon palace; as for the male protagonist, there is always a vague background, and it seems that everything is covered in ink, but in fact, even now, I still can't draw a clear picture in my mind. In short, the protagonist's play is very mysterious and pretentious. So it looks dull and boring. However, the supporting female characters are all outstanding, and each is distinct, a bit like a hundred flowers blooming. The image of the supporting actor is also well established. In just a few strokes, the honest, cunning, helpless, and those who take advantage of the situation are all vividly displayed on the page. I hope Linglong can put aside the rules of the protagonist and write the story of Yuan Fang and the Thirteenth Young Master in a real and smooth way. However, the above are all my own opinions. If Linglong insists on writing her own ideas, I will also support her! Having watched Northland Rouge Gold Class, I am looking forward to the successful conclusion of the story of the exquisite Southland gold fans. So, Linglong, come on! Again, I got to know Linglong through "Qing. Old Dream". After so many years, although Linglong does not recognize me as a reader, in my heart, Linglong is an old acquaintance. So, I wish Linglong all the best and may you continue to have great works! Ps, it was originally a short review, but it actually had the word count of a long review, so I wrote about a topic I didn't really want to do, no wonder Linglong :)
I understand the old dream and pay attention to Linglong. Although I don't like the Republic of China-style writing, I still support Linglong.
I can't quite understand it The whole article is in one tune, a mournful tune. Or do you mean to stay behind? Looking at the previous introduction, I feel like this article is just a small beginning. The rest, I feel like I can't develop it.
I talked a lot in anger, but I forgot to give points!
I have always been a scoundrel. I have never left a comment since I started reading in middle school. I read the beginning of this article, the last chapter, and haven't read the middle yet. I casually clicked on the author's name, and it turned out to be the author of Qingjiu Meng! (Sorry, I watched Qingjiumeng on a pirated website, hehe) It's just the difference in click-through rates that must make you a little helpless...? But I guess it doesn't matter, good is always good! I have also been writing articles recently, which is quite cold, but it doesn't matter, they are just telling stories. It is best for some people to read, and for no one to entertain themselves. Isn't this the feeling of love? I hope you stick with it because you write really well! It takes time for readers to return... I really want more authors like you. I really hate the money-crazy Jinjiang is so popular with now...! I really miss the environment of writing and reading articles before... I really miss the authors of your time! . What is this all about? Yesterday afternoon, I read an article with a good title and a poetic quality, so I read it. Unexpectedly, it was written by my uncle and nephew. I fainted! It was so disgusting that I didn't even eat dinner! My vacation is almost over, and he will return to China tomorrow. We will go back to my future mother-in-law's house to spend the Spring Festival together, and then we will go to work, but I will always support this article! Come on!
Why is the plot of this chapter a bit out of line? Did you bring up what happened next?
I quietly opened a new article, and came to the pit with surprise and surprise.
I also said: Linglingjun, you are finally back. Haven't seen you for a long time.
Linglongjun, you are finally back!