Return To 1977 Chapter 760: True meaning

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When Hong Yanwu finished speaking, he started to smile playfully as usual.

But Hong Lucheng was such a shrewd person, how could he be fooled so easily? With just one sentence, his fig leaf was pierced.

"It sounds nice. But why do I feel that you are not telling the truth. Good person? You, a 'good person', are doing it very cost-effectively. How much can people make by producing these things? The pricing is not what you say. ? But you must be a fool. Is this your adult beauty? I think you are so greedy for money that even your relatives are willing to help. ”

Despite being bullied by his father, Hong Yanwu's face was not red and his heart was not beating.

He said plausibly, "Dad, you are biased against me. First of all, I will not deliberately lower my cousin's prices, but will try my best to take care of them. Secondly, everything must be mutually beneficial to last. I just want to help. , Cousin and the others will be embarrassed as time goes by. What’s more, I have a clear conscience. If I want to win people’s hearts, is my idea worth it? . They have to accept my kindness. On the other hand, I can find others to make what I want, but it is difficult for Longkou Village to sell things by myself. Isn’t this fair? ”

Hong Lucheng was a little annoyed at being contradicted and slapped the table.

"You're quite reasonable! If you weren't my son, I wouldn't bother talking to you. Do you understand? The point of what I'm saying is not that you earn more or less, but that you understand that you can't make enough money. If people are too greedy and want to reach out for money when they see it, they will suffer a lot. No matter how good the opportunity is, you must know how to assess the situation. Don't forget that the big group in Longkou Village does not include you. You have to be involved. What if? This is an unnecessary risk! What if you wait a little longer? My silly son!

The old man was emotional and scolded, but he was really thinking about his son.

Hong Yanwu felt his heart heat up when he heard this, and he opened his mind to the excitement.

"Dad, you are right. I also understand this truth. To be honest, if I just want to live a comfortable life for myself and have a few money to spend, of course there is no need to get involved. Unfortunately, not, some people , Some things can’t wait. I have many things that I have to do as soon as possible, and I have to think of ways to make more money..."

Following that, Hong Yanwu told him how he founded a clothing night market and helped others make a living. He also told me that he had been buying antiques, calligraphy, paintings and handicrafts.

These things that have been hidden all this time are of course even more unexpected to Hong Lucheng.

The old man was surprised when he heard this, frowned, and wanted to speak several times along the way.

But now that Hong Yanwu had started talking, he couldn't hold it back anymore.

It seemed that these secrets had been hidden in his heart for too long, and he had to vent them all at once and release all the pressure.

So his father didn't have the slightest chance to interrupt, and he continued speaking completely on his own.

"Dad, I am living a good life now. But I really can't bear to see those people who have the same experience as me, who have taken the wrong path in the 'movement', and can't live a normal life." I have no choice but to keep doing this. I know best that these people are not all bad. They also understand friendship and filial piety, so I feel that I should help them if I can. If I don’t help them, no one will help them. Isn’t this a matter of virtue?”

"Dad, more importantly, the precious things that we think are commonplace in our lives, but whose value is immeasurable, are gradually being lost due to people's neglect and contempt. Haven't you noticed? Take our As far as cultural heritage is concerned, from the late Qing Dynasty to the present, many good things have been lost to foreign countries, not to mention those that have been ruined by themselves during the "movement". But in recent years, with the increase in overseas tourists, the prices have gradually increased. Even if it is doubled, it will still be a bargain. Isn’t it a pity that if I don’t try to keep as many good things as possible, it will be cheaper for foreigners?”

"Let's talk about Mr. Shan again. How educated is he? His research on ancient architecture is almost unparalleled. Who can repair our old house well without others? But his skills can't be retained. Because no one pays attention to it and no one recognizes it. Nowadays, when it comes to architecture, the books published are all Western-style. Mr. Shan spent half his life and worked hard to summarize the ancient architectural craftsmanship and took photos, but the publishing house refused to publish them unless they paid for it at their own expense. Just print the book. Wouldn't it be a pity if this knowledge were to be lost? What if our old house wants to be repaired in the future? Can you accept it? ”

"And you and Mom, you used to say that the preserved fruits in our capital city are delicious, the pastries are exquisite, and there are many varieties. But now those preserved fruits sold outside are just big lumps of sugar. As for pastries, glutinous rice sticks are as good as steel sticks. My son, the peach cake is so hard that it can kill someone. Even a kid like Hong Jun doesn’t like to eat it.”

"What's going on? No one does it well anymore. They all want it to be easy to do, cheap and trouble-free. I'm worried now. If our family can reopen 'Yanmei Zhai' one day, maybe we can even meet I can’t find any pastry bakers. Is this still an old shop? Have you ever thought about this? ”

"Hey, this is what makes me anxious and afraid. Our reform and opening up is a great thing. It can introduce advanced foreign technologies and lifestyles, and it will also promote the improvement of people's livelihood and economy. But The side effect is that it is easy to blindly worship foreign values ​​​​and culture. What we do now is too absolute, black and white, regardless of the consequences. The original 'movement' has already caused many traditional good things to be lost forever. If this situation continues without improvement, it will make matters worse. Can you imagine how bad Beijing will become in a few years?"

"I have thought about it. Most of our lives will be completely Westernized and lose our local characteristics. Maybe there will be no tofu, no soybean juice, no fried liver, no Chinese medicine, and no craftsmen. What will be replaced is not a model. , only the pursuit of large-volume and low-priced domestic products will lead to the proliferation of foreign products. When the time comes, we will drive cars and live in high-rise buildings, but I am afraid we will never have to say goodbye to courtyards, toon trees, grape trellises, and goldfish tanks. If everyone only knows how to watch TV at home. , no one likes to sit together and chat anymore. Even if everyone is rich in that day, will you still feel happy? ”

"So I'm not willing to give in. I just think about what I can do for the future and what I have to do for the future. I want to keep as many things that I care about as possible. I don't want my home to become It's not like home. Let the capital become a place with only steel and concrete, let alone let you and mom live in such an environment. My idea is very simple. Everyone makes mistakes, but those who make mistakes should at least correct them once. opportunity. So what about the times and society? Can I try to change something...

At this point, Hong Lucheng's expression was simply horrified.

Because no matter Hong Yanwu’s focus, bold speculations and wishes, they are all so different and different, which is beyond the imagination of ordinary people. They sound like whimsical nonsense.

But it also has the power to move people's hearts, and it can even reveal a kind of...sincerity.

"This...is this what you are saying? But...but how could you have such thoughts? Do you know how big what you want to do? 'Taking into account the past and the present, benefiting both the old and the new'! In the past, Liang Sicheng and Chen Zhanxiang proposed it like this, but it didn’t happen in the end. Why? Because the country can’t afford it. It’s so unrealistic that you can do such a big thing on your own. This is simply..."

"Overestimating your capabilities? Daydreaming?"

Hong Yanwu took the words again, "Dad, you think too highly of me. To be honest, I know that my abilities are limited, and I don't have the public heart like the two masters Liang and Chen. I am just a Shengdou Xiaomin, we only think about our own life, and at most we can take care of the relatives and friends around us. But after all, we have to rely on the big environment to survive. If we can do something, it is better than nothing. ."

"For Mr. Shan's wish to publish a book, I have contributed 10,000 yuan to help him realize it. And I also have plans to publish what Uncle Li wrote. That's not all. My cousin is also summarizing it. Do you plan to write a book about the medical records? I will do the same. Maybe I can find a way for them to leave something behind, including Tailor Su and Master Wang."

"In addition, for our 'Yanmei Lou' and 'Yanmei Zhai', I am also trying to find ways to find the past masters of the pastry shop. Quanzi and I are also pestering a skilled master to pass on his skills. . I think, compared with everything else, the inheritance of knowledge and skills is the most important. If we can save these good things until the day when people realize their value, maybe the world will be different. I’m afraid it will be completely broken before then.”

"Look, no matter how small or subtle the things I do, they will always make a difference. Haven't you always taught us that we must tell the truth, be conscientious, and be good people? I admit that I have I didn't do it. In the past, I didn't even understand why I did it. I thought it was too stupid and would make me suffer. But now I understand a little bit about the nine words you said. This is the true meaning of life. ”

"People live like this, not for anything else. For their own inner peace and well-being. Only when you live with such a mentality can you be happy. Only then can you eat well and sleep peacefully. Therefore, people will get sick less often. , to live a long life. This is the same principle as 'radish and cabbage keep you safe', this is the principle of 'good intentions are rewarded'."

"So I also want to live like this, and I will try my best to move closer to your request in the future. Of course, to be honest, this is still too difficult for me. But speaking of conscience, I can still do it. As for being a good person, this standard The definition is actually quite vague, and it sounds too noble. I consider myself selfish and cannot do anything selfless. I have to gain some benefits for myself at any time, but I will never be a bad person again. This is what my son is saying..."

After Hong Yanwu finished speaking, his mouth was extremely dry and uncomfortable.

But he didn't dare to move from his nest to get water, he just looked up at his father. His eyes were filled with a desire to understand.

Hong Lucheng's expression was serious and he just looked back at him with his lips pursed.

Fortunately, after a long time, finally as he wished, his father spoke in a gentle tone.

"Tell me the things you did without telling me, and let me hear if there are any leaks. Drink some water first, and tell me in detail from beginning to end..."

"Hey!" Hong Yanwu responded happily, taking a cup of tea from his father's hand as if he had drank honey.