Arty Records

At the end of September, a small-scale research course suddenly appeared on the mobile course bulletin board of the Eastern Research Institute of Price University: "Studies on the Ancient Xia Kingdom and the Late Warring States Period of Chu, Yue and Jijin", which is open to all senior undergraduates and graduate students. 12 people.The speaker was Dr. Fang Sishen, an exchange scholar from Daxia National Institute of Humanities, who assisted Fang Wei in the Institute Museum.

The study of ancient characters is a relatively boring and unpopular course, and only a few students who are really interested will take it.But this time the research objects are several newly discovered private collections that have just entered the field of study.Although the age and region have been determined temporarily, no one recognizes the above text at present.The biggest difference from the previous ancient text courses is that this class does not start with written documents, but starts with learning to make bronze inscription rubbings.Curiosity and diligence are the characteristics of Price students, so this training course, which was only offered three weeks after the start of the semester, attracted far more applicants than expected.Fang Sishen had no choice but to hold a selection test after discussing with Professor Hotz.

The examination method is unique, and it was Professor Hotz's idea: pick out some of the inscriptions on the six bronze wares, and let the students guess the meaning.If you have learned Xiawen, you can even contact Zhengwen Xiawen to talk about what the word might be.

Fang Sishen admired this unconstrained idea very much.Because the inscriptions are highly decorative, some characters vary greatly.People who are familiar with orthodox Xiawen may go astray in the process of interpretation.Moreover, the early characters were mainly pictographic, which did not necessarily require a strong professional background. If you have enough artistic sense of symbols, it may be easier to approach the thinking of the ancients.

The Chuyue culture was originally the most mysterious and romantic part of the ancient civilization of Great Xia.Perhaps, this romantic and aesthetic selection examination has laid a good start for the research of this topic.

Fang Sishen selected twelve people with distinctive characteristics from dozens of examination papers.Some of them are so imaginative, and some are so rigorous in their arguments; some are quite familiar with the ancient Xia language and culture, and some have little background knowledge but are good at art design.What's interesting is that there is not a single student from the Xia Kingdom, but there are two native Xia descendants.This is easy to understand, because Xia Guo students who come to study abroad, except for exchange students like Liang Ruogu, no one will go to Citi Country to read the ancient characters of Xia Guo.And Liang Ruogu was too busy because it was the last year, so he had no choice but to not come to support Teacher Fang.

Knowing this, Fang Sishen secretly heaved a sigh of relief.Otherwise, with Liang's shrewdness, he might be able to find out the family background that Young Master Hong concealed.

A curator of the museum volunteered to be an assistant, and Weideli came to make a friendly guest appearance from time to time.There are more than a dozen people in total, and Dr. Fang's team has been pulled together.

According to the agreement negotiated by Hong Xinyao before returning to China, the division of labor and cooperation within the project is roughly as follows: Fang Sishen is responsible for the interpretation of inscriptions, and Professor Hotz is in charge of other content. Of course, the actual work is mainly done by Wade Li and Professor Hotz's graduate students.On the surface, the general coordinator is Professor Hotz, but Fang Sishen holds the owner's power of attorney, and he must nod for all actions directly related to cultural relics.

These days, Wei Deli and a few young people are carrying forward the spirit of endless entanglement, chasing the grandson of Harold's family who sold the ancestral property, and doing everything possible to ask his grandfather if he left a diary or letter back then.The domestic modern history warlord research experts in Xia Kingdom that Fang Duzhi helped to contact also found their way. They hooked up with Wei Deli, cooperated with each other, and began to dig out the scattered past of the small warlord Lu Zuyin and his foreign gun captain.

Inspired by Professor Holtz, Fang Sishen combined courses and topics into one, and tried to use a more lively and practical way for teaching and research.In the first month, I took the students to Chinatown to purchase tools and materials for making rubbings, and then rubbed all the inscriptions on the six bronze wares.In order to enhance interest, each student has the opportunity to try it himself, and each student is limited to one, and those with the best skills are eligible to help the teacher.Many people framed the parts they developed into ornaments, and they were very proud.Of course, before the final research results are announced, everything is limited to internal communication within the research group.

After all the rubbings are completed, each member makes a copy.Students are free to form a research group, and they can choose a word or a few words to interpret in a targeted manner, or they can find a certain interpretation angle or a certain interpretation method for the inscription as a whole.During this process, Fang Sishen will lead all the members to follow their own plans and research ideas, but each group is allowed to have different ideas.In the middle of the course, all groups put forward their preliminary conclusions, and after discussion and verification by all the groups, a consensus was formed.In the second half, everyone worked together in one direction, and finally got the research results of the entire research group.

I have to say that the whole course is lively and interesting, very challenging, and the prospect is even more attractive.Although the professional background of the students is not very deep, they are more open-minded, energetic and enthusiastic.Even for undergraduates, the basic academic quality and professionalism are quite good, and Fang Sishen is very easy to take care of, and he is very happy.

Two and a half days of intensive teaching every week, two and a half days of individual discussion with students, and the rest of the time is arranged by yourself.About half of Fang Sishen is used for project research and half for lectures, and he spends almost all weekends running out.He made a long list of places of interest, mainly historical and cultural relics and museums.With Prius as the center, radiate to the surrounding area.Loyal bodyguard and nanny Liu Huanhan followed every step of the way, being a student and audience by the way.Of course, Wheatley often accompanied him, but after the first few months, the prodigal grandson of the Harold family, who was pestered by him with a headache, suddenly started to fight against him, and often invited Dr. Wheatley on weekends To talk about the unfounded handwriting left by his grandfather who does not know where to hide.

In short, Fang Sishen is very busy, fulfilled and happy, and has no time for lovesickness.

After listening to a lecture that night, I strolled back to the dormitory along the tree-lined path by the Hongfeng Lake.Harvest Festival is just a few days away, and the weather in November is cool, but not cold enough.The red maple leaves began to fall with the wind, and the whole campus was as beautiful as a romantic poem in the Renaissance.

There are three days off for the Harvest Festival. I have already called Aunt He's grandmother and made an appointment to visit her at that time, and I can also go to the Delphia Museum of Art by the way.Fang Sishen had already been to Delphia several times, but it was only now that he decided to visit his aunt He Weizhen.Subconsciously, he still regards this kind of human interaction as a burden.Meeting loved ones is beautiful and gaining camaraderie is precious.But the huge family tree of the He family and the complicated interpersonal relationships behind it made him daunting.He was very worried that it might be a surprise or an embarrassment to join in with his identity.

However, my aunt is sixty years old, no matter what, she should visit her as soon as possible.

My thoughts drifted away like red leaves in the wind, and I didn't realize I was downstairs in the dormitory.Greeting a casual acquaintance, a neighbor yelled, "Hey, Fang, your boyfriend is bringing you supper again!"

Fang Sishen corrected for the thousand and one time: "That's not my boyfriend, that's my friend." He raised his left hand and showed the ring, "He doesn't have this on his hand."

The neighbor smiled and said, "Okay, friend. If my friends were so kind to me, I would have divorced!"

Opening the door of the dormitory, sure enough there was an insulated bucket on the table.Xiao Liu came to deliver food almost every day, because it was difficult for the two to meet each other, so he was assigned a key.At first, Fang Sishen refused to allow him to give it away. Liu Huanhan looked embarrassed and distressed: "Mr. Fang, Mr. Hong has paid the food expenses for a year in one go. If you don't eat, I won't be able to eat it all by myself."

Fang Sishen thought, maybe there is still one year's accommodation fee.It would be too cruel to fail the second one after already failing one.So they quickly compromised on the issue of food delivery.

Open the lid to see, there is a bucket of chicken porridge, and a box of puff pastry.Pour out a bowl of porridge, take out a piece of cake, and put the rest in the refrigerator for breakfast tomorrow.Don't be too busy to eat, turn on the computer, and just connected to the line, a message was sent from the other end: "Why is it so late today? What are you doing?" Immediately afterwards, the camera window was opened, and it was broad daylight over there, Hong Xinyao His head flashed across the screen, as if he was talking to someone.

Fang Sishen was only free at night, while Hong Xinyao was in the busiest time in the morning.Although the chat window will be open as long as you can connect, but you can't see me every day.It's just a coincidence that it's like today.

Type three words on the keyboard: "Eat supper." Fang Sishen sat in front of the computer and started eating slowly.

After a while, a big smiley face appeared on the screen.So he tore off a piece of puff pastry and dangled it in front of the camera, feeling like he was teasing a virtual puppy. He couldn't help but smile a bit mischievously, and then stuffed it into his mouth.He ate happily, and was distracted thinking about what to do with the rest of the night, but he didn't notice that the way Hong Xinyao stared at him changed.

Since arriving in Prius, the environment is pure and relaxed, without any scruples, and he is devoting himself to doing what he likes most every day. Fang Sishen's temperament has become more elegant and elegant, and he is very attractive.

After eating, he got up to wash the dishes, wiped his hands, sat down again, and typed a line: "You are busy with your work, I will do some work."

Young Master Hong originally had a demented look on his face, but suddenly a subordinate came to ask for instructions, and his expression changed instantly, deep and serious.Fang Sishen happened to catch a glimpse of it, it was really funny, he leaned on the table and laughed.Over there, Hong Xinyao saw his silent smiling face, and while answering with his subordinates with a straight face, he tapped the keyboard with one hand and sent three words: "You wait."

Fang Sishen waited for 2 minutes, but nothing came. He guessed that he was too busy to get away, so he started to concentrate on his own business.When he finally raised his head, he was looking for water to drink, but unexpectedly found countless flashing message prompts on the side of the screen, and he did not know how many messages he sent, a series of "open voice" followed by countless exclamation points.

Immediately turn on the audio: "Are you not busy?"

Hong Xinyao's face was fixed in the center of the screen.

"Why don't you speak?"

The other side spoke, seeming to suppress his anger: "Do you know what time it is?"

Fang Sishen checked the time, it was one o'clock in the morning.He remembered that he came back before ten o'clock.No response for three hours, it really shouldn't be.After thinking about it, I asked, "Have you had lunch yet?"

"Eat!" Young Master Hong remembered a piece of beef brisket dangling in front of the camera. He dangled it for 5 minutes, but he didn't get a look from anyone.

Fang Sishen then asked, "What did you eat?"

In normal times, Young Master Hong would have reported long ago.At this moment, he looked like he was coaxing a child, talking to him tenderly, his attitude cooperated very smoothly, but he obviously didn't take it to heart, and suddenly he felt a strong sense of anxiety and powerlessness.

Originally, I was full of things to say, but I didn't want to say any more.After a moment of silence, he said, "It's too late, go to sleep."

Fang Sishen didn't know what to say.After a while, he said: "Well, good." Subconsciously, he felt that he couldn't get up like this, so he sat still in front of the computer.

After a long time, I heard him ask in a low voice: "Brother, do you miss me?" The voice was erratic, and seemed to be full of strong uncertainty.

Nodding: "Of course."

"Really? Why can't I see it?"

Fang Sishen said slowly: "I think about it, but I don't think it's too different from being in China. You see, we can see each other every two or three days, and we can leave messages to each other every day. Just like now, you are here with me. In front of you, we are talking like this, it’s no different from staying in the same room. We used to only see each other once a week, and the rest of the time, we have our own things to be busy with, isn’t it good..."

Hong Xinyao listened silently.After he finished speaking, he asked, "Brother, are you busy?"

"It's pretty busy."

"tired?"

"Not tired." Fang Sishen paused, then asked, "Ah Yao, how about you?"

Hong Xinyao looked at him: "I'm busy too. I'm not tired either. But... why do I feel that you are so busy that I am different?"

Fang Sishen couldn't help laughing: "What's the difference?"

"I think... the busier you are, the more fulfilling you become. How come I... the busier you become, the more empty you become?"

Young Master Hong suddenly became melancholy like a poet: "So you can be so busy that you can't think of me at all, but I can't stop thinking of you all the time. This is probably because... what you are busy with is really your business. As for the things I'm busy with, I always treat them as our things, and always feel that... I'm busy for you. After all, I'm not balanced in my heart, and I deserve it.” The voice was flat, purely stating a fact.

Fang Sishen was stunned.He did not realize that love is enough to turn a man into a philosopher.

He sat blankly, looking at Hong Xinyao's face, and heard him say: "Brother, do you... miss me as much as I miss you? I miss what you ate today, what you did, what you were with The person spoke. I want to see you smiling as soon as I look back, and I want to hold your hand as soon as I reach out. I want to hug you, kiss you, tickle behind the ear with my tongue, gently bite your fingernails, and slowly lick I'm holding my belly button, listening to your panting sound. I want to take off your clothes little by little, count your ribs one by one, and then bite hard to make teeth marks, covering my pokes everywhere. I want you to get rid of me name, I can’t say anything, it doesn’t matter how much blood is scratched, I just want to see you trembling and rolling under my body..."

He spoke more and more slowly, each word was like concentrated sulfuric acid pouring into the sky, seeping through the screen, instantly corroding the bones and flesh.

Fang Sishen felt pain all over his body, covered his face and screamed, "Stop it! Ah Yao, stop it! Please... stop it... okay..."

Hong Xinyao stretched out his fingers and touched his lips: "Look, how can these be called together? How can they be called...there is no difference?"

The blood-red eyes stared at him almost fiercely: "How can I not say it? If you don't say it, you will forget."

Again, ask slowly: "Brother, do you miss me? Miss me like I... miss you."

Fang Sishen was forced to collapse by him.The flame that burned the skin burned uncontrollably to the heart, and in this quiet night, every drop of blood in the body was boiling.He kept shaking his head: "Ah Yao, don't do this... don't make me think... I dare not think..."

The wildfire ignited the prairie fire, leaving nothing but barrenness.

Hong Xinyao got up and closed the curtains, and the screen suddenly became dark.Softly said: "It's too late, go to sleep. Don't turn off the computer, just turn it on like this, I will accompany you."

On the first day of the Harvest Festival holiday, Fang Sishen went to Liang Ruogu's for dinner, and discussed the holiday arrangements with Xiao Liu by the way.His plan was to hitchhike into town the next day with the students, stay overnight at his great-aunt's, and then take the Price bus back to school.In this way, students from Huoshan will be given two days off, saving a little free time.

Of course Xiao Liu couldn't agree, but he couldn't persuade him, and finally said: "Unless Young Master Hong nods, I won't go with you. If it's not convenient to come to the door, I will send you to the place and pick you up the next day."

Fang Sishen frowned: "Then I'll tell him."

Xiao Liu turned around and took out a box, and brought it to Fang Sishen: "Young Master Fang, if you want to visit the elders, you must not come empty-handed. This is specially left by Young Master Hong, you can pick whatever you want."

Speaking of opening the lid of the box, Fang Sishen looked down: they were all packaged gifts, each with a label on it, porcelain silk, ginseng antler, dried tea, all kinds, everything.I was worried about what to give as a gift, so I chose a piece of silk satin material unceremoniously, and gave it to my aunt as a meeting gift.

At night, the two bargained in front of the screen, and finally decided that Xiao Liu would accompany him for a ride, and then accompany him back on the school bus.What Hong Xinyao meant was that it was inconvenient to accompany He's family, so he was allowed to play in Delphia for two days by himself.Fang Sishen felt that it was inappropriate, so he called his aunt temporarily, saying that a friend was traveling with him.The old lady was very happy when she heard that she was also an overseas student of Xia Guo, and even said welcome.

Hong Xinyao thought about it, and said, "If that's the case, call Brother Liu over, and I'll tell him a few words." Before Fang Sishen could turn around, he said, "I'll come to see you next month at Christmas."