1939, Wang Zengqi rushed to Kunming to take an examination of the university. At that time, I arrived in Kunming, got falciparum malaria and was admitted to the hospital. According to Wang Zengqi, this is the first and only time in his life. He had a high fever of over 40 degrees at that time. In that case, Wang Zengqi joked with the nurse without losing his humor: "Do you want to write a will?" In this way, the nurse gave her a shot in the arm and waddled into the examination room. After posting the list, she found that she actually got her first choice: China Literature Department, National Southwest Associated University! That was the school where Shen Congwen taught at that time. The reason why Wang Zengqi took the The National SouthWest Associated University exam was directed at Shen Congwen. Maybe when he had a fever of 40 degrees, he had no confidence in the exam and lacked willpower. The word "Shen Congwen" was his attraction at that time. To what extent did Shen Congwen attract Wang Zengqi? At that time, Shen Congwen taught three courses in The National SouthWest Associated University, namely Essays, Creative Practice and History of China's Novels. Wang Zengqi chose all the courses offered by Shen Congwen, which shows that Wang Zengqi respected Shen Congwen. According to Wang Zengqi, Shen Congwen's voice was very low when he was teaching, and his Xiangxi accent was very strong, which was difficult to understand. Wang Zengqi and Shen Congwen seem to have "heart in heart". When Shen Congwen was teaching, Wang Zengqi knew everything, but none of the other students did. Wang Zengqi will certainly understand. During his study in National Southwest Associated University, Wang Zengqi often visited Mr. Shen (Wang Zengqi's honorific title to Shen Congwen), returned books and borrowed books, accompanied Mr. Shen to the streets, visited consignment shops and thrift shops, bought ham and moon cakes, and listened to Mr. Shen chatting with guests. When you are hungry, go to the shop opposite the dormitory with Mr. Shen to eat a bowl of rice noodles and eggs. After graduating from The National SouthWest Associated University, Wang Zengqi wrote two articles for several years. At that time, there was no place to publish them. When Mr. Shen knew about it, he sent them to the Renaissance in Shanghai, because the manuscripts were written in regular script with a brush. It is said that when Zheng Zhenduo opened the manuscripts at that time, he found that many small holes had been eaten by moths, which shows that Mr. Shen has preserved these manuscripts of Wang Zengqi for a long time.
Wang Zengqi 1946 left Kunming, and Wang Zengqi stayed in Kunming for seven years. After seven years, Wang Zengqi had a deep affection for Kunming, especially the Cuihu Lake in Kunming, which left many memories and sustenance for Wang Zengqi. After leaving Kunming Cuihu for 38 years, I heard that due to construction, Cuihu was cut off and there was no water in Cuihu. Wang Zengqi felt very angry, because this year, Wang Zengqi came to Shanghai, because at that time, Wang Zengqi could not find a job and was in a bad mood. After Shen Congwen learned about Wang Zengqi's state, he wrote a letter to scold Wang Zengqi. In his letter, Mr. Shen said: "It's hopeless to cry for temporary difficulties and even think of suicide! You have a pen in your hand, what are you afraid of! " In addition, Mr. Shen also mentioned in his letter the difficulties he encountered when he first arrived in Beijing. Shen Congwen is not only Wang Zengqi's teacher, but also Wang Zengqi's lifelong mentor as a writer. Wang Zengqi's admiration for Mr. Shen is expressed between the lines. Wang Zengqi said: "He really beat the world with a pen. It is a miracle that a person who has only attended elementary school has become a great writer and accumulated so much knowledge. "
From 65438 to 0958, Wang Zengqi was labeled as a "Rightist" and sent to work in the Shalingzi Agricultural Science Research Institute in Zhangjiakou. Wang Zengqi lived with farmers for four years and got a deeper understanding of the countryside and farmers. The accumulation of these four years has also provided a lot of material for Wang Zengqi's later writing. It was not until 196 1 that Wang Zengqi took off his "Rightist" hat and returned to Beijing. Later, someone asked Wang Zengqi how he came to be labeled as a "Rightist" in these years. Wang Zengqi only gave the other party a four-word answer: "Let nature take its course", which is easier; "Encounter" is of course an unfavorable adversity, and "security" is also a last resort. What can I do if I don't "Ann"? In that case, why not open some? This is Wang Zengqi's definition of himself after being classified as "Rightist" and his adaptation to the environment at that time. Wang Zengqi has the strength and persistence we need to learn, grew up in adversity, and his attitude towards life is precisely because he didn't give up at the beginning that Wang Zengqi achieved his later achievements.
1988, when Mr. Shen died, Wang Zengqi said in his book: "Mr. Shen looks as usual and sleeps peacefully. I walked up to him and looked at him. I can't leave for a long time. Such a person, that's all. I looked at him and looked at him again, and I cried. " Mr Shen likes Wang Zengqi very much. It is said that once Wang Zengqi was drunk at night and sat on the roadside. Mr. Shen came back from his speech and thought he was a refugee. I walked in and found that it was Wang Zengqi. Without saying anything, Mr. Shen and two classmates helped Wang Zengqi to his residence and drank a lot of strong tea. It is said that Wang Zengqi once had a toothache and his cheeks were swollen. Without saying a word, Mr. Shen ran out and bought some big oranges to bring back. Mr Shen appreciates Wang Zengqi very much. Wang Zengqi is not only a disciple of Shen Congwen, but also his masterpiece. This is the relationship between Wang Zengqi and Shen Congwen. Because a book met Mr. Shen. Later, Mr. Shen became Wang Zengqi's guide and a mentor on the road of life.