The Rise of the Writers of the Republic of China

The content of Zhou Hexuan's speech was soon reported in Nanjing and Shanghai, causing extensive and heated discussions. But there are many doubters, because "Japan's full-scale invasion of China" and "World War II" are all speculations. Before things actually happen, no one knows whether they are true or false.

At the same time, all newspaper offices in the "National Controlled Area" received a notice prohibiting them from continuing to report on Zhou Hexuan's speech. The reason is simple, and it is likely to cause diplomatic disputes. The Japanese envoy to China has already protested this.

Fu Donghua also returned to Shanghai to start the translation of "Titanic". He first named the characters in the novel. In Mr. Fu's writing, Jack finally had a Chinese name named Deng Jiake, while Rose's name was Bai Lusi, which was thoroughly localized.

Zhou Hexuan did not interfere in this matter. He can trust Fu Donghua's translation level. Fu's version of "Gone with the Wind" is a rare masterpiece. I believe that the translation of "Titanic" will not disappoint him.

"Goddess" is already in the middle of intense filming, and Ruan Lingyu is so busy that she has no time to rest. Zhou Hexuan didn't go to Shanghai again, but took the train directly from Nanjing to Tianjin along the Jinpu Line, accompanied by his old friend Xu Zhimo.

Xu Zhimo has been working as a professor at Guanghua University, Daxia University, and Central University in recent years, frequently commuting between Shanghai and Nanjing in order to support his family.

But this time, Xu Zhimo resigned all his jobs in the south and resolutely went north to teach at Peking University and Beijing Women's University. Apparently, there was something wrong with his relationship with Lu Xiaoman, and they had already separated to the point of separation, otherwise Xu Zhimo would not have resigned all his positions in Shanghai and Nanjing.

Zhou Hexuan is not easy to persuade this kind of housework.

Anyway, Xu Zhimo will change his mind and choose to forgive Lu Xiaoman. In two or three months at most, he will have to travel back and forth between Peking and Shanghai. I live in Shanghai, work in Beiping, and have to take airplanes and ships to go to work. I live in a fashionable and modern way.

Zhou Hexuan joked, "Brother Zhimo, if you go to teach at Peking University now, aren't you afraid of being owed wages?"

"Principal Jiang has already taken up his post, and the salary at Peking University is still guaranteed," Xu Zhimo explained. "Hu Shi returned to China a few days ago, and he helped me to introduce me to Peking University as a professor."

This matter also involves factional disputes in the education system.

Both Hu Shi and Jiang Menglin belonged to Cai Yuanpei's family. Now that Jiang Menglin is the president of Peking University, he is eager to recruit famous teachers. Hu Shi recommended many scholars and celebrities including Xu Zhimo to Jiang Menglin. It happened that Xu Zhimo wanted to leave Shanghai, so he agreed immediately.

As for Peking University's teaching funds, it is temporarily guaranteed. The Beiping local government will provide some, and the Central Ministry of Finance will also provide some. This is what Zhang Xueliang and Chang Kaishen discussed, including several other national universities in Beiping.

Although there are still unavoidable deductions and arrears, compared with before, the National University in Beiping finally ushered in a good day, thanks to the fact that Zhang Xueliang is in charge of North China.

Compared with Yan Xishan, Feng Yuxiang, and those old Beiyang warlords, Zhang Shaoshuai's cuteness is his progressive thinking. He is very supportive of national projects such as education, instead of hiding money and using it to expand the army.

The wheels hit the rails with a "bang bang bang", Xu Zhimo frowned and looked out the window. He was a person who couldn't hide what was on his mind. When the train was halfway through, he finally couldn't help asking: "Mingcheng, what do you think I should do?"

"Emotional issues?" Zhou Hexuan confirmed.

"Yes," Xu Zhimo said with a painful expression, "I didn't realize until I got married that Xiaoman and I are people from two worlds. Her hobbies are too unrestrained, and I really can't keep up with her. Now she is addicted to Opium, I won’t listen to any persuasion. I’m so tired!”

Xu Zhimo didn't seem to want to speak ill of Lu Xiaoman, and he didn't tell much about it.

Lu Xiaoman is now in Shanghai, and with Song Ziwen's girlfriend Tang Ying, they are known as the "Southern Tang Beilu" in the social circle. There are many admirers and followers around her, especially a doctor named Weng Ruiwu who circles around Lu Xiaoman all day long.

It seems that Lu Xiaoman's opium addiction is also because of Weng Ruiwu.

Lu Xiaoman suffered from severe asthma and stomach problems, and the pain was so loud that he even fainted many times. Weng Ruiwu is very good at massage and massage, which can relieve Lu Xiaoman's pain, and smoking opium is also a means recommended by Weng Ruiwu to Lu Xiaoman to relieve his pain.

Now Lu Xiaoman can't do without Weng Ruiwu, and whenever he feels pain, he calls Weng Ruiwu for a massage. The two also went to dance together, went to the theater together, and even developed to the point of singing at home together, and they were exchanging skills in front of Xu Zhimo.

Poor Xu Zhimo worked so hard to make money, not only to pay for Lu Xiaoman's various expenses, but also to help her buy opium, and even help her support roles in the theater.

The so-called supporting role refers to spending money to support one's favorite opera actors, and using means such as buying theater tickets, giving rewards, applauding, writing articles to praise, etc., to raise the actor's social status.

In Xu Zhimo's exhausting working state, Lu Xiaoman actually took the hard-earned money earned by her husband to support the role!

In Zhou Hexuan's words, that is a prodigal woman.

"Don't ask me, this is your housework, what are you going to do?" Zhou Hexuan asked back.

Xu Zhimo said: "Shanghai is too complicated, and Beiping is much more simple. I resigned my job in the south this time, just to bring Xiaoman back to live in Beiping, away from the world of demons and demons in Shanghai. There was a big fight."

Zhou Hexuan said, "Have you never thought about divorce?"

Xu Zhimo was silent. To be honest, he thought about divorce, but finally gave up the idea. Firstly, he still has feelings for Lu Xiaoman, secondly, he has already been divorced once, and if he divorces again, he will definitely be condemned again, thirdly, Lu Xiaoman's living conditions are very bad, after the divorce, he is really worried.

Zhou Hexuan said with emotion: "You are indulging, you know? It's like parents doting on a child. The more you dote on her, the more you pamper her, the more you will harm her. You'd better make a plan early instead of muddling along. There is lasting damage on both sides."

"I understand too, but I can't make up my mind." Xu Zhimo spoke anxiously.

Zhou Hexuan sneered in his heart, and secretly complained: You were very courageous when you divorced Zhang Youyi.

"Do you really want my advice?" Zhou Hexuan asked.

Xu Zhimo said: "Mingcheng, please help me show the way, I really have no other way."

Zhou Hexuan said with a smile: "It's very simple, cut off all her sources of income. Only give her the most basic living expenses, and let her earn money for going to theaters, holding roles, dancing, and smoking opium. Wait for her to hang out for a few months. when……"

"She will die!" Xu Zhimo yelled before Zhou Hexuan finished speaking.

Zhou Hexuan shrugged: "Yes, I didn't say anything."