Sitting in the swivel chair in the study and reading Zhou Zuoren's Alisma orientale, I found that he is a person who is very interested in life. In the preface of the book Rainy Days, he wrote that on rainy days in winter, he likes "it's quite comfortable to be in Jiangcun cabin, leaning against the glass window, baking white charcoal, drinking green tea and chatting with friends."
I have also read his Tea in Beijing, and there is also a passage in it: "In addition to daily necessities, we should have some useless games and pleasures, so that life will be interesting." We watch the sunset, the autumn river, the flowers, the rain, the incense, the wine that can't quench our thirst, and the snacks that can't meet our needs ... "
After reading such words continuously, an idea pops up in my mind: how long has it been since I visited a friend's house? I must find some time to play with my friends.
Nowadays, with the popularity of computers and mobile phones, people have more and more means of communication. A phone call can be made to a friend thousands of miles away. Video makes the space distance seem to disappear, and the earth seems to have become a village. But the same computer and mobile phone, although close at hand, make people feel very far away. I can't help but miss the days when I used to work in villages and towns.
I remember I just joined the work, because I am far from home and seldom go home. Or Sunday holidays, usually three or five friends get together. You light a fire, I'll make wine, and he's busy buying vegetables and cutting meat. At that time, the conditions were still very simple. I bought a small coal stove, watched the wood burn, watched the smoke curl, and watched the honeycomb coal be ignited, and the fire gradually rose and flourished. That's it, pot roast meat, bowl drink. Wine is in full swing, or bragging and joking, or screaming. I remember one Mid-Autumn Festival, riding a bike with friends under the moon, betting on the playground and chasing each other. I've had it all on the wine table, and no one refuses to accept it. As a result, six people drank seven bottles of wine all over the floor. Alas, youth is so frivolous and willful!
Because the school gate is a market town, every market is crowded with people, and all kinds of hawking are flooding the whole street. There are all kinds of things to sell, including clothes, fruits, whole grains and even rabbits and pigeons raised at home. The loudest and most talkative people always sell rat poison, so it's very lively. We are also in groups of three or five, mixing in the crowd and looking around. Or sit in a snack bar and order some snacks to satisfy your hunger. Or stay in the place where books and tapes are sold, choose what you like and argue with your boss. You don't have to buy anything every time you go to the market, just have fun with everyone, otherwise you won't have fun every time.
Although life in villages and towns is not as wonderful as that in cities, there is no lack of fun. Sometimes we go to Shaojian Island for an outing outside the school, and sometimes we go fishing at Zunshi Bridge. Once, a friend got drunk and pushed someone into the river. Everyone was always annoyed. Friends get together, or catch chickens and kill geese. Although the dishes are not exquisite, they have a strong human touch, and sincere smiles are everywhere. This fanatical interest and enthusiasm can't be found in this city.
After entering the city, busy work and complicated family affairs have gradually alienated me from my friends. Although the city is prosperous and bright, the cold air and rigorous atmosphere, coupled with the photos of their gathering in the space, make me miss the time of having fun with them.
Be sure to find some time, bring old wine and have a drink with them.