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Author: Xie Liwen
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Publish Date: 2004-06-27
Features: The "Shi Lao Ren" series consists of a set of story picture books featuring a small, unconventional character named Shi Lao Ren. This unusual image showcases author Xie Liwen's extraordinary ability to weave stories and master picture books. Another picture book series by the renowned Hong Kong writer, Xie Liwen, titled "Ma Dou Ma Mai," moved countless young people in mainland China in 2003, achieving sales records that broke industry miracles. As a result, Xie Liwen was discovered by mainland readers. Compared to the slightly melancholic coming-of-age story of "Ma Dou Ma Mai," "Shi Lao Ren" is entirely sorrowful, with its humor reflected in the details rather than the story itself. The Hong Kong Ming Pao commented: "The comic story of 'Shi Lao Ren' encompasses tragedy, ambition, romantic sentiments, self-deprecating humor, and absurdity. The complex emotions it evokes are akin to reading a literary novel." The "Shi Lao Ren" series is divided into three volumes: "Fushi Liu Ji," "Zai Lutushang," and "Shi Shi Chuotong." In "Fushi Liu Ji" and "Zai Lutushang," each contains a longer story, meticulously describing how a small character pursues their dreams, filled with witty satire, yet ending in a bittersweet twist. "Shi Shi Chuotong" features short stories that tell self-deprecating fairy tales. From the poetic language of these "Shi Lao Ren" stories, we can touch upon many life philosophies that are not easily perceived in everyday life, carrying a powerful force that moves and touches the heart. It is precisely for this reason that "Shi Lao Ren" will be deeply loved by young people. The "Shi Lao Ren" series was published by the Beijing Library Press in June 2004. Xie Liwen, a well-known Hong Kong writer, is the author of "Ma Dou Ma Mai," the publisher of the children's magazine "Huang Batur," and "Shi Lao Ren" is his alternative work to "Ma Dou Ma Mai," like the dark side of the moon. Shi Lao Ren and Ma Mai are one bright and one dark, entirely different yet closely intertwined. Liang Zhitian, during his studies abroad, supported himself by painting. He later dropped out of school and returned to Hong Kong to form an independent band called "HUH!", serving as the lead singer and composer. After releasing three albums, he left the band. He secured an animation production job with his records and used the time to complete a series of illustrations with different styles for "Shi Lao Ren." He said, "I am Shi Lao Ren!" The world of "Shi Lao Ren" is dark and fleeting. Fragile lives hold beautiful dreams. Dreams give strength to the fragile.
The "Shi Lao Ren" series consists of a set of story picture books featuring a small, unconventional character named Shi Lao Ren. This unusual image showcases author Xie Liwen's extraordinary ability to weave stories and master picture books. Another picture book series by the renowned Hong Kong writer, Xie Liwen, titled "Ma Dou Ma Mai," moved countless young people in mainland China in 2003, achieving sales records that broke industry miracles. As a result, Xie Liwen was discovered by mainland readers. Compared to the slightly melancholic coming-of-age story of "Ma Dou Ma Mai," "Shi Lao Ren" is entirely sorrowful, with its humor reflected in the details rather than the story itself. The Hong Kong Ming Pao commented: "The comic story of 'Shi Lao Ren' encompasses tragedy, ambition, romantic sentiments, self-deprecating humor, and absurdity. The complex emotions it evokes are akin to reading a literary novel." From the poetic language of these "Shi Lao Ren" stories, we can touch upon many life philosophies that are not easily perceived in everyday life, carrying a powerful force that moves and touches the heart. The "Shi Lao Ren" series is divided into three volumes: "Fushi Liu Ji," "Zai Lutushang," and "Shi Shi Chuotong." In "Fushi Liu Ji" and "Zai Lutushang," each contains a longer story, meticulously describing how a small character pursues their dreams, filled with witty satire, yet ending in a bittersweet twist. "Shi Shi Chuotong" features short stories that tell self-deprecating fairy tales. From the poetic language of these "Shi Lao Ren" stories, we can touch upon many life philosophies that are not easily perceived in everyday life, carrying a powerful force that moves and touches the heart. It is precisely for this reason that "Shi Lao Ren" will be deeply loved by young people.
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1. Eternal Bondage
Upon arriving in the world of Shi, the newly arrived Shi Lao Ren met a very beautiful female Shi. The female Shi also liked Shi Lao Ren. They decided to get married. In the world of Shi, there are two types of marriage ceremonies for Shi. One is more flexible: two Shi tie themselves together. To divorce, they simply untie the knot and go their separate ways. The other is more traditional and a bit painful: two loving Shi tails are broken, fused, and frozen. The two Shi merge into one, never to be separated. Of course, if they really needed to part, it would be very painful, and there might be issues of uneven division, requiring a Shi court. "Consider carefully which ceremony you'll use, and tell me tomorrow."
Back at their new home—a room with a sea view—Shi Lao Ren asked his fiancée if she would stay with him forever. She replied, "Yes." After saying "Yes," her body was reduced to a single tail, with her upper body likely washed into the sea. The next day, Shi Lao Ren married her as planned. He merged the remaining part of her with his own body. As a result, Shi Lao Ren appeared taller than usual. It also brought him closer to the lonely night sky. Although, in the Shi canal, the sky was barely visible.
2. My Wishes
My wish is to go on a trip to the suburbs with my Shi friends. I've never been to the suburbs and don't know what the sky, trees, flowers, mud, or butterflies look like. But I imagine that the sky, trees, leaves, flowers, wind, sea, sea breeze, bees, and butterflies must be very beautiful.
My wish is to eat a steamed egg tart. I've heard everyone has eaten steamed egg tarts, but I haven't. A friend of mine said that steamed egg tarts are yellow and warm, a bit like our bodies. Maybe people will start to like us a little, or even a tiny bit, because of steamed egg tarts.
I want to walk to the top of the hill when the wind is so gentle. I want to meet the Little Prince. I want that in his small universe, there's no place for me. But I still want to be at the top of the hill when the wind is so gentle, when the Little Prince says, "I love my flowers," and he happens to look up and see me.
I want to lie on the beach, letting my whole body be bathed in sunlight. I can sunbathe for four hours, five hours, or even ten hours, and I won't mind. Because I have a cold drink, a book called "Huang Batur," and many stories in my mind. There's a story about a sun and a wind competing in strength. A cool breeze blows over my hot body, and I think I'll love both.
My wish is to see the moon on a Mid-Autumn Festival night. I want a lantern, and the light of the lantern and the moon will meet on the face I love. I want to say, "Hey, can you take fire from my lantern?" I want her to say—she says nothing. The moon is also honest on this night.
These are the wishes of a single Shi in the toilet, born from boredom and impossibility.