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Author: Liu Yida
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: The title of this book is "Mianlianger," which carries a touch of humor. Since the book focuses on people and uses them to introduce various anecdotes, it is aptly called "Mianlianger." The meaning behind it is quite profound. The characteristic of Beijing people being overly concerned with face is well-known across the country. As the saying goes, "Die for face, suffer less," which seems to paint a portrait of some Beijing people. In real life, Beijing people place face above everything else. Face is reputation; face is character; face is the meaning of life; face is the anchor of existence. In the past, even if a Beijing family was poor, they would go to great lengths to maintain their dignity when guests came. If they didn’t have enough money to buy even a bottle of vinegar, they would rather take off their heavy coat and pawn it for a few coins to ensure the guest could have a bowl of fried sauce noodles. They couldn’t afford to lose face. The content of this book includes: Preface: The Story of "Mianlianger," Well-Known and Respected, The Zhu Family of the Old Mansion, A Love Story in the Depths of a Hutong, A Foreigner’s Kind Deeds, The Down-to-Earth Dada, "Bridge Mania" Old Wu, The Father and Son Music Store, The Shocking Drinker Old Jiang, The Peking Opera Master Hong on Life, The Old Man Who Plays Miandu, The Head of the City’s Flower Fair Old Quan, The Last Performance of the Old Tea House, Feng from Beijing Who Sells Baozi, Searching for Old Beijing in Xiaoyao, The Scholar Wen and His Son Awen, The "Character Addict" Tang Han, Old Yuru on Playing Jade, Beijing’s Humorous, Training "Tianqiao," The Man Who Gives Baths in Beijing, The Famous Pedicurist Qiao Quanying, The Old Master of Beijing, The Beijing "Wonton Waiter," The Beijing "Lichi Addict," The American "Flying Tiger" Comes to Beijing, Tasting Beijing Flavors in Nanjing.