The classic of one person

Author: Yan Leshan
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: This book collects new essays by Yan Leshan, covering a wide range of topics and diverse styles—both insightful critiques of societal issues and heartwarming moral lessons, as well as humorous anecdotes. Each selected piece is vivid and engaging, showcasing the author's unique creativity and craftsmanship. These essays resonate deeply, allowing readers to find strong connections in a relaxed and enjoyable manner.
There seems to be an unwritten "procedure" or "conditioned reflex" at play: "Three days after entering the kitchen, one washes hands and prepares soup. Unfamiliar with the grandmother's taste, one first sends the younger sister to try." The younger sister has become the authority over all cooking. When an article is published, it is not first evaluated for its practicality or depth. Instead, it is immediately assessed for whether it can win the approval of the "younger sister" and the "grandmother"—whether it aligns with current trends or not. The focus is less on whether the content is truly insightful or nonsensical, and more on whether it can gain the approval of the "youngest sister" and the "grandmother" in the present moment.