Graduate

Author: Liang Xiaosheng
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: In Graduates, she left, and that bunch of golden chrysanthemums bloomed vibrantly. Their love, whether for him or for her, was secondary. It was love nurtured in the university campus, watered by the event of studying. Young hearts, like half-ripe fruits, sprouted brand new love.
In Teacher, the classmates screamed in panic, leaving their seats and rushing toward the teacher. Switching homeroom teachers for primary school students is like replacing an aunt or a mother—though we rationally welcomed the new teacher, we psychologically clung to the Li teacher who had almost praised and criticized every one of us.
In Wan’s University, the topic eventually centered on the annual salary of the "senior sister." One said it was six or seven thousand US dollars, and each could buy a "Mercedes" or a "BMW." Another said that after graduation, working for a foreign company, they wouldn’t mind buying a car for a thousand, saving for two years to buy a villa instead.
With simple yet vivid language, Liang Xiaosheng writes heart-stirring stories. Reading the small tales of ordinary people, you might unknowingly find yourself moved to tears. In his view, literature is the extrahistorical history of a nation, a supplement to political and economic history. Because official histories overlook details, while literature provides us with insights into the historical nuances of a country and its people. Between the lines, we can feel his kindness, integrity, and unwavering pursuit—this is why his works have moved countless people.
The value orientation and sentiment for the common people reflected in his works play a unique and irreplaceable role for young literary enthusiasts who are eager to succeed and are forming their values. They need mentors in life and spiritual nourishment even more. For this reason, this collection is worth owning and even more worth savoring slowly!