kvmb Chapter 92 Zi'an's Literary Transformation Technique
Chapter 92 Zi'an's Literary Transformation Technique
Since this "great bargain-hunting" experience of "cultivating through dreams," Zhen Xiaosi has not only become good at history and language, but has also developed a deeper affection for the black soil of Northeast China. She feels both love and pride for it, and is particularly interested in Jurchen culture.
Every day, Xiao Si would excitedly tell his father bedtime stories in exchange for pocket money, and then look forward to having another dream of time travel to the Spring and Autumn Period! Ideally, he would "dream back to the Jurchen people" and experience the mysterious charm of those wealthy frontier people back then!
Then there are her real-life brothers and friends, who, seeing the rapid modernization of rural Northeast China, are all tough nuts to crack.
Engaging in agriculture, ginseng cultivation, technology development, live streaming... they roll up their sleeves and get to work amidst the green hills and clear waters, embracing the process of modernization with an indomitable spirit!
The rapid pace of modernization, almost to the heavens, has stirred things up in a bizarre way, but it hasn't scared them at all. Instead, it has given rise to a group of new-era farmers with a distinctly Northeastern spirit, their faces practically screaming, "I'm bursting with energy!! Nobody can stop me!!"
Thus, in Northeast China, amidst the ever-changing landscape of snow-capped mountains and green hills, Xiao Si's fantastical dreams, the changes in modern villages, and the elder brother's struggles intertwine to create a bittersweet "time-travel epic."
Zhen Xiaosi and his wealthy friends have gradually found their "cultural coordinates" and "direction of struggle" in the snow and fields!
Scene: In a grand hall of the Tang Dynasty imperial palace, Xiao Sizi stands in front of a group of scheming uncles, dressed in an "exquisite and cute" ancient costume, holding in her hand the "imperial artifact" is actually a glittering "ginseng baby".
Little Sizi (looking at the baby ginseng in his hand, he tries to grab the broom and shakes it a few times):
"Ugh, all that scheming and conquering is exhausting! Just give me a broom, and maybe I can sweep away a whole empire! Look, sweep away 'power' and you can get everything sorted out!"
A certain scheming uncle, who was once a handsome young man, (his expression changed, and he rubbed his beard):
"Little Sizi, you've gone too far with this joke! Sweeping away power?! That's dangerous! Just look at your sister-in-law, Consort Wu!"
Little Rhinoceros (sneers, flings away the broom):
"Hehe, you think I only know how to 'sweep away power'? You people have no idea about my 'invisible high-energy' device! Don't underestimate this ginseng gold broom of mine, with a single wave it can make you bunch of weird uncles 'instantly cross a thousand years'! Just wait and see, all the bad things I've done can be cleaned up completely!"
A certain "historical uncle" (beginning to be bewildered): "Spanning a thousand years? You kid are talking nonsense again... This is just childish talk to fool people with magic tricks."
Little Sizi (rolls her eyes): "Hey, don't underestimate me, Uncle. Stop looking at me like that 'expert professor'! I'm the 'Director of the Historical Time and Space Administration' of the Great Tang Dynasty!"
Zi An suddenly interjected, "With your level of expertise, what kind of history can you manage? The moment I appear, the 'Literary Time-Air Conditioning' is activated!" It turns out that Zi An is one of the six super-rich individuals who can travel through time to various historical figures.
A cunning and manipulative official (getting impatient): "Wait a minute, 'Director of the Historical Time and Space Administration'? Yonghui Si, have you lost your mind? How can a 'cute kid' eunuch like you be doing this?"
Little Sizi (smiling smugly):
"A cute kid pretending to be a eunuch? You bunch of uncles have underestimated me! Look at my 'historical rebirth' equipment. Even if I had accidentally died at the age of 12 as Princess Jinyang, I could still make an invincible comeback with this 'rebirth' special skill! You think I'm like a 'child,' but actually I'm already the hidden big boss of the Tang Empire!"
Zi An (starts role-playing as a group of literary giants):
"Alright, alright, everyone quiet down. Stop showing off to each other and let me summarize. Wang Bo, the foremost of the Four Great Poets of the Early Tang Dynasty, your 'Preface to the Pavilion of Prince Teng'—I admit, the writing is excellent, perfectly meeting the standard of 'essential for the opening of a banquet,' both artistic and imposing!"
Zi'an transforms into Wang Bo, the first time traveler (raising an eyebrow):
"Zi'an, your comment makes some sense, but it's a bit like 'the tallest tree in the forest catches the most wind.' Why can't you be a little more low-key after being reborn? By the way, Yu Shinan, what's with that 'Cicada' you mentioned? I've never seen you dare to name my masterpiece so easily!"
Zi An transforms into Yu Shinan (chuckles):
"Oh, that's the loudest 'chirping' in the night sky!!! I can't help but chirp here myself to encourage you. Forget about hiding your talents; living life to the fullest is what matters most. As for 'Preface to the Pavilion of Prince Teng,' I think you should add some advertising copy—'This is not just an impromptu essay, but an attitude towards literature!'"
Zi'an swaps bodies with Wang Bo (rolls eyes):
"Alright, alright, stop saying so many nice things about me. As long as I can keep being reborn in the minds of various literary giants, I won't say anything else."
Zi An, now in the body of Wang Ji (pretending to be listening from the side, slowly begins to speak):
"To put it simply and purely, I am Wang Ji, also known as Donggaozi, a representative figure of the pastoral school. Whenever I mention 'Wild Ambition,' everyone automatically enters 'pastoral concert' mode. That freshness and naturalness is absolutely enough to make even Li Ziqi fall in love with the world I create!"
Zi'an changed into Shangguan Yi (holding a feather fan and waving it):
"Pastoral style? Fine, you really are a 'pastoral poet'! But when it comes to style, my Shangguan style is absolutely 'exquisite and graceful,' your poems are nothing but 'green belts,' I am the blooming 'violets,' beauty comes at a price!"
Zi An transforms into Lu Zhaolin (raising his eyebrows):
"Oh dear, you're really good at praising yourself! But I am Lu Zhaolin, ranked alongside Wang Bo as one of the Four Great Poets of the Early Tang Dynasty. My 'Ancient Thoughts of Chang'an' caused Chang'an to 'explode' for twelve hours straight!!"
Zi An transforms into Luo Binwang (smiling and touching his chin):
"Then you'll all be waiting for me! I am Luo Binwang! If you don't believe me, just look for yourselves. Not only has 'Ode to the Goose' been passed down through the ages, but it has also given 'retired' geese a new job. They've all started working as 'product spokespeople' for clothing companies!"
Zi An, now in Li Qiao's body (looking reluctant to speak, finally opens his mouth):
"I, Li Qiao, don't have much to say. I'm also one of the 'Four Friends of Literature,' and I'm best at writing short poems in a gentle, poetic style. Take 'The Wind,' for example—have you all fully felt it? Without me, Li Qiao, the wind wouldn't have such a rhythm!!"
Zi An transforms into Du Shenyan (with a touch of pride):
"I, Du Shenyan, am that 'Grandfather of Du Fu'—you'd all never know, but my confidante Zhen Xiaosi definitely does. She's a girl from Northeast China who traveled back from the future. Do you know how arduous the task is to leave an 'artistic legacy' for future generations? Being Du Fu's grandfather is no easy feat; I wrote 'Early Spring Excursion with Lu Cheng of Jinling' with such exhilarating feeling that my emotions soared faster than a maglev train!"
Zi An, now dressed as Su Weidao (calmly clasped his hands in a fist salute to the surroundings), said:
"You all have your pride, but I, the predecessor of the 'Three Su's, can tolerate the quiet. On the 'Lantern Festival,' I'll be playful and mischievous! I'll bring some 'Spring Festival atmosphere' to everyone, otherwise how will you know what the 'festival atmosphere' of regulated verse is?"
Zi An transforms into Yang Jiong (with a resolute, bitter smile):
"I, Yang Jiong, have nothing major to report. 'Marching into the Army' is just a temporary military strategy I'm giving you, a kind of 'guide to the expedition'."
Zi An transforms into Cui Rong (back straight):
“Although my name, Cui Rong, sounds ‘tough,’ I can also write delicate and tender poems like ‘Guan Shan Yue’—don’t be fooled by my tough, manly image; deep down, I have the gentleness of a ‘moon maiden’.”
Zi An transforms into Shen Quanqi (sitting elegantly to the side):
“Song Zhiwen and I are a ‘duo,’ the ‘best combination in the poetry world.’ Regulated verse? Ours is— ‘exquisitely crafted, melodious and beautiful’!”
Finally, Zi'an switched bodies to Liu Xiyi (humorously summarizing):
"I write poetry in every era, but what moves me most is Brother Zi'an's ability to transcend time—'the flowers are similar year after year, but the people are different year after year'—especially for us 'perennial' poets. It truly allows us to achieve an immortal state of 'poetry never leaving our lips.' No wonder Brother Zi'an is one of Zhen Xiaosi's six great and heroic men! 'Three-Body Problem' and 'Five-Body Problem' are both impressed!"
Zhen Xiaosi was still in bed, drooling, laughing more arrogantly than the Queen, her mind still preoccupied with Zi An's "transformation technique"!
—Imagining how he could transform from a young lad into some great literary figure in a second, it's so funny it makes my stomach hurt.
Suddenly, a loud shout of "Mom!" rang in her ears, pulling her back to reality from her "artistic imagination":
"Zhen Xiaosi! Are you deaf? You can't hear the alarm clock, and you can't hear my loud voice?! Hurry up and put on your school uniform! Your dad has already driven the car downstairs and is waiting so long he's practically wilted! I've stuffed your breakfast in your schoolbag, just grab a bite on the way! Remember, even a few bites are good!"
Zhen Xiaosi was taken aback, then said in a bit of a grumpy tone, "Oh, Mom, you're too impatient! I'm not ready yet!"
"What are you getting ready for! Your dad has already 'transformed' into a gorilla! Go see for yourself! Hurry up, if you don't eat, you won't have the energy to laugh, and if you can't laugh, you can't keep showing off!"
Zhen Xiaosi, that little rascal, instantly sprang up from the bed!