Standing in the Wind and Dew at Midnight

If it weren't for the thought that Cheng was still alive, Guan might not have wanted to live anymore.

My wife likes it. It's the only article I've seen in recent months that I like. The author is so good at writing, the writing is beautiful, the multi-line narrative connects naturally, and the characters are also good. In fact, if I saw such a story a few years ago, I would not be so sympathetic, I would only feel it is a pity. In recent years, I have realized that it is normal in life to not know what the future holds and to be pushed by the environment. In the current situation where it is difficult to be alone, both Guan and Cheng have done a lot. Under the huge sense of powerlessness, they feel more discouraged than when they were young, and it seems that it is almost inevitable that their hearts will be broken. When Wang was young, he wrote, "You can achieve success by using a sword to live up to your youth." It is already rare for people to have a clear conscience in middle age, and if they cannot learn to be flexible, it is even difficult to do so-called "useful" things. In the long world, the immortals will meet again - I hope they will meet again in the new world.

Oe is full of hope, I like it so much, but I'm also so sad. The two protagonists go to the island to find a new world. The Cheng family sisters return to their hometown and go to the old world they saw in their innocent childhood. Amid the cracks in history, the most difficult thing is to live an ordinary life peacefully. I hope each of them is well.

It's over, but suddenly I don't know what to say. The text in the last chapter is not as intense and painful as all the previous chapters. It feels very regretful but also satisfying. The blank space in the story is for hope. Maybe they can really continue to love each other in the new world. Guan Zhen will definitely find Cheng Zhuofu and say "I love you" again.

I even regretted it when I looked at the knife in the penultimate chapter. If Cheng ends up with his life or death uncertain in the end, this will be even worse than the Gray Tower Notes. It's so uncomfortable. Although I understand that those who survive in troubled times are the protagonists, and the article has already said that they are not the protagonists of troubled times.

"Wind Dew Stands at Midnight" - I will never regret it for you A good author will not randomly name people, let alone randomly name books. Let's look at the book title first: It comes from the Qing Dynasty poet Huang Jingren's "Looking like this star is not last night, for whom the wind and dew set the midnight." The author uses modern writing to write about the affairs of the Republic of China with Qing Dynasty poetry. The stars in front of you are no longer the stars of last night, so for whom did the protagonist stand in the wind and dew all night? Is it the pain of having no way to save the country, or the sadness of the dilemma between love and justice? Is it a pair of people, a group of people, or a generation? Let's look at the person's name: "Sixth Brother" inherits Zhuo Fu, tall and elegant, which is a good name for men. His father gave him this name. Does he expect his son to inherit his father's legacy? "Ginseng Fruit" Guan Tian, strong winds and heavy rains are called "Tun". Is it the turbulent times or the storm of personal destiny, or both? "New Woman" Lu Guiyun, the sun rises and the sun rises evenly, is she her own sunshine? If not, then who is? Bring questions and find answers. The author writes skillfully and compactly. The first ten pages explain the current situation. Writing about winter is a person's state of mind, and it is also the situation of two people. It is also a portrayal of the windy, cold and snowy environment. The author uses Guangxu Tongbao as the vertical line of time, through which the two people got to know each other. It also serves as a time dividing line to distinguish the present from the past, and also serves as an emotional dividing line to distinguish between seeing and not seeing. The present is interspersed with the past, and the story is told eloquently. We knew each other when we were children. One was the only concubine of a poor family, and the other was the only legitimate son of a famous family. They started studying together, and no one could secretly read more than one page. They ate dumplings together, and Guan Tian knocked out his teeth and exclaimed "brother!" The past events are vivid in my mind. The sixth brother did not envy Xiao Guanzi's wealthy family, but he envied Guan's mother for having a pair of soft hands. There was a big piece missing in the sixth brother's heart, and he desperately needed a gentle person to fill it. However, Guan Zhen is not only not "gentle", but sharp-edged. He has been able to "debate" with foreigners since he was a child. He has a good mind, can think quickly, can think independently, and can express sharply. He is of great benefit to the country and the people, but it is not known whether it is good for his family. Guan Zhen's talent and determination to save the country caused him to be separated from his lover several times. An idealist was not afraid of sacrifice for his family and country, while the other was living an ignoble existence, dragging his family and raising his family around. He was doomed to be entangled for the rest of his life. But still reluctant to let go, a scholar transcended academic beliefs, a politician abandoned his lifelong career, the hand gently holding the corner of the clothes in the cell, and a faint "Sixth Brother" were exchanged for a sound of greed. Just as Guan's wife Lu Guiyun asked: "Do you know what is the most sad thing about a woman?" "Finding freedom in love, and finding security in freedom." The most sad thing about a country is that it attempts to use "love" to find freedom and find security in freedom. There is no gentle nationalism, and there is no love without harm, defending to the death, and not giving up an inch of territory, whether it is feelings or territory, Brother Six has done it, and he will live up to it in this life.

I really can't read the literature of the Republic of China

Does the open ending mean that Cheng Zhuofu's life or death is unknown... (I feel like this is already an optimistic guess)

In fact, I have been in a literary drought recently and felt that everything was bland and boring. I didn't want to read this article so quickly (it makes me sad when I read it...), But I really want to read it... I really like the title, copy, and one-sentence introduction! The writing style is really good, and the language organization ability is strong... That is, when I read a long paragraph, I don't feel dizzy but instead: Oh my God, I really know how to write! It's very characteristic of Jiao Sangen. As soon as I read the first chapter, I found the familiar feeling of watching the real world ^^ I thought it was a story about the Republic of China, but it turns out it is really about the Republic of China. Rather than looking at history from God's perspective, it starts from the perspective of the two protagonists and shows the society at that time in stages as they grow older. It's so real and so cruel. Although the protagonist's emotions and personal growth are mainly two lines, the feeling hidden behind the story of being coerced and pushed by the tide of the times is always there, and its sense of existence has reached the level of oppression... Because a lot of narration is used, the narrative feels fragmented, as if a certain period of their lives has been excerpted. Then there is a question, why do they like each other (sry, I started to struggle again, in fact, there is no need, I can see that they are in love, and there may not be any reason, I just can't convince myself) But I won't worry about this anymore. It's not important. It doesn't matter. Just live well first, okay, kids (crying) I thought before that they wouldn't be able to go to the point of killing each other... Well, that's fine. But I still enjoyed watching them quarreling... They were really quarreling, heartily... Quarreling (thinking about the present world again) As I looked back, I began to feel relieved, so I said: Whatever! But, but, when I saw the two people confronting each other in prison, and when I saw the phrase "break it off, no need to see each other again", I said: No, no, no, author, I beg you... Later, when we lived together, I felt like I had endured so much hardship that my tongue was numb and I didn't realize it, but it was actually sweet! So good (tears) I want to talk about Gui Yun. At the beginning, I also hoped that she could live a free life and fly away like a big heroine, but in the cruel era, as small as her, her little struggle was like a fledgling's new wings being wetted by the waves, sinking and falling. I understand. It's painful but I'm grateful to the author for writing this, allowing me to see a Lu Guiyun who is closest to reality. I feel sorry for her, feel reluctant for her, and cry for her. Do I really understand? I may still not be able to empathize with her, but I think she is not wrong. Guiyun, come from the sunshine and go to the sunshine. (I really don't want to cry anymore. As I write this, I feel like crying again... My first impression of this article was that of autumn, which was bleak and sad (maybe because of the cover?). Now my impression is of the cold moon in the dark sky. It's very promising, I firmly believe...! In fact, while I was reading, I was also checking up on modern Chinese history (I really don't remember dbq... It was considered a review! It's just nonsense... But it's a good article with a long comment and I want to say more 🥺

Oe, but I'm really sad. I hope we can meet again and everything goes well.