The background described in the book is Xiangxi. There are clear rivers flowing here, songs that will never be forgotten after listening to them, and brave and powerful sailors who love to talk wildly; There are lovely and simple women who become prostitutes; You can also see the ancient brocade of Xilankapu here; Taste authentic corn soju and glutinous rice cake; Hear rough and simple love songs and songs; Can catch up with the crying daughter-in-law team; Look at the bustling dragon boat. After all, it is an ancient town, and some ancient Tujia customs have not been quickly submerged by modern civilization to the point where they can't be found. Some people in the town live along the river, and some are scattered like stars on the mountains along the river. The diaojiao buildings on both sides of the river bank are high and low, and they are scattered. Mr. Shen Lao is really good at sketching the landscape figures in western Hunan with extremely concise pen and ink. In his works, people are alive, landscapes are alive and things are three-dimensional.
Between the lines, I can feel Mr. Shen Lao's enthusiasm for life. When Mr. Shen was young, he joined the army and traveled with the army to the border of Sichuan, Guizhou and Hunan. He suffered a lot and understood the darkness of society. Yet he still loves life so much. As for us, we are busy with work and study every day, only complaining that we are tired. We may forget to find all the beautiful things around us, so we lose too much. Therefore, we should have a correct attitude towards life and feel the world with our heart. Open your heart, although we are only an insignificant part in the long river of history, we are the masters of our own lives. We can choose to love life, do what we want to do in our accustomed life and pursue our ideals.
Why don't you let me yearn for such beautiful scenery and simple customs? I want to find an opportunity to go to Xiangxi and experience such a paradise for myself. After reading Mr. Shen Lao's article, I have an understanding and love for Xiangxi.