The Continuation of Wu Mi's Diary (Volume 3, 1957-1958)

Author: Wu Mi
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: Monday, February 4th,，。。3:00, completed the poem《》on the pillow, transcribed and added notes, replied to Chu Qiao's letter from February 1st, and sent it. 6-8 PM, slept again. The poem was recorded. In the afternoon, another poem《》was completed. The first poem expressed his true feelings, while this one was the so-called "official composition," prepared for others to read and publish in the newspaper. The poem was recorded and sent to Peng Jun by postcard.
Student Chen Weiyan from History Class 2 came to ask for calligraphy, accompanied by Zhao Feipeng.
Liang came for lunch. In the afternoon, showed the poem to Mr. Lai for discussion. Wrote a diary. New arrival, sat for a long time. Received a letter from Zhao on January 27th.
In the evening, Qi came and sat for a long time. 9:00 PM, went to bed.
February 5th, Tuesday
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In the morning, Sun Mingxun came, holding a thick printed copy of《》by Ji Ji. Wu immediately mailed it to Ji. Duan Dezhang came, urging not to criticize Christianity. Sent another postcard to Peng Jun, slightly modifying the last two lines of yesterday's poem to avoid the suspicion of "intended satire," as was appropriate for the official composition.
Ate fatty meat for lunch, had one bowel movement after lunch. 2-3 PM, slept again. Li Yuchang from History Class 2 came to ask about the method of learning English.
In the evening, 8-10 PM, Wu Tancun and others from History Class 2 came to ask about the method of reading and studying, and Wu gave a detailed explanation.
All day, divided and packaged the diary from Xinmao 1951 to Bingshen 1956, finishing only past midnight. Also reread some sections, especially the love story between Lan and Xue, feeling deeply loved by Lan and regretting pursuing Xue. Thus, it is clear that love between men and women is nothing but confusion and mistakes, regret and suffering. Now, only religion can provide a.
February 6th, Wednesday
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In the morning, 9-10 PM, Zhang Zhengdong came. Continued dividing and packaging Wu's diary from 1951 to 1956, finishing only by evening, but the diary from January to early May 1951, which had already been completed, was missing and could not be found.
After lunch, went to Yu Zhai for a short rest. In the afternoon, wrote another letter to Huang Youmin, sending two quatrains by Wu and his own. Also wrote a note for Wu and Chu Qiao's reply to Peng Yun's New Year's Eve poem.
After dinner, visited Mr. Lai, who was having a meal. Wu criticized Kui for being dissatisfied with Lai Qiyuan and not taking dinner for Mr. Lai, but apologized for mentioning this matter to Mr. Lai and his wife. Spoke with Mr. Lai for a while.
In the evening, Qian Taiqi and Wei came, drank mulberry wine. After Wei left, Wu listened to Qi's story about Li Huang (described as a "poet") from Chongqing Art College and Hu Xiaomei ("school flower") from Baisha Normal School. 10:00 PM, went to bed.
February 7th, Thursday
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In the morning, 8-12 PM, listened to the report of the meeting of the presidents and deans of Sichuan Province's higher education institutions in the grand hall. The Sichuan Higher Education Bureau (Director) held a meeting from January 13th to 17th in Chengdu to discuss the "temporary measures" issued by the Ministry of Higher Education in summer 1956. From the 14th to the 16th, discussions took place. On the 17th, Director and Governor Li Dazhang gave a summary report. Xie Lihui, the president, delivered Director summary report. Fang Jing, the dean, delivered Governor Li Dazhang's summary report. Records are attached and preserved.
In the afternoon, replied to Feng Shaochun and Ma Shuting of the Mianyang Short-term Teacher Training Class, returning the lecture notes. 2-5 PM, meeting of the World Ancient and Medieval History Teaching and Research Group, discussing the report from the morning's meeting of the presidents and deans of Sichuan Province's higher education institutions. Wu presided and spoke. Records are attached and preserved.