The girl, whose posture remained elegant, felt that sense of absurdity rise within her again.
One is a piano prodigy girl who has garnered worldwide attention.
One is a "madman" student who has just caused a stir in the literary world.
These two people who are completely unrelated
But now, in a hole-in-the-wall restaurant, for a bowl of duck blood vermicelli soup...
A great harmony of life was achieved.
"Hello."
After finishing a bowl of soup, Ye Xi wiped her mouth contentedly and suddenly spoke.
"Um?"
Lin Que was focused on finishing the last sesame seed cake.
"Was your piece 'The Person Waiting to Die' really written on a whim?"
Ye Xi's eyes were serious, the teasing from before gone.
Lin Que slowed down his chewing:
"I guess so, it came to me during the exam."
I don't believe it.
Ye Xi shook her head, staring intently at him.
"That core idea of 'protecting kindness with malice' is too cold and too desperate."
This doesn't seem like something a high school student could write.
It's more like... more like a survival rule distilled from countless disappointments.
Lin Que felt a chill run down his spine.
The girl's keenness exceeded his expectations.
Instead of answering directly, he asked in return:
"So do you think that kindness itself can protect kindness?"
"cannot."
Ye Xi answered quickly; she put down her chopsticks.
Those almond-shaped eyes, unusually, were devoid of any smile.
Kindness has no teeth, it's just a piece of fat meat. You need a vicious dog to guard it.
She looked at Lin Que, her voice softening:
"Your homeless man 'Old Crow' looks like a scoundrel, but he's actually just that vicious dog, right?"
Only by scaring everyone away can you retain the pure things in your heart.
Everyone says your writing is filled with despair.
I actually think...it's quite gentle, although it's a gentleness with thorns.
Lin Que stopped moving completely.
He looked at Ye Xi in front of him and examined the girl for the first time.
He always thought that
She was just a well-off, protected young lady from a wealthy family.
Perhaps they are somewhat rebellious, but they are essentially naive.
But what she just said,
The phrase "a shepherd who looks like a vicious dog"
It precisely hit the core and most hidden point in his creation of "The Man Waiting to Die".
This understanding,
It even surpassed the "insightful" commenter who wrote his initial evaluation—that is, himself!
Because the "profound" comments are written for the judges and the general public,
It carries a guiding and literary elevation.
Ye Xi's interpretation, however, is a pure and heartfelt resonance.
Why would you think that?
Lin Que's voice unconsciously took on a serious tone.
"Because I not only sneak food, I also sneak peeks at books I don't read."
Ye Xi said matter-of-factly, wiping her hands.
He pulled a cell phone covered in cartoon stickers from the pocket of that expensive coat.
That style of painting was completely out of place with her outfit.
She skillfully switched screens, opened the Hongguo Reading app, and shoved the screen in front of Lin Que.
"Look."
On the screen was the familiar black and red interface, with the book title prominently displayed.
—"Human World is Like Prison".
Reading progress: 100%.
Below is her book review from her account, ID "Ye Xi is not Ye Xi," and the comment is very simple:
[When Yang Jian was deified, there were no more ghosts in the mortal world.]
It's less about saving the world and more about the greatest dictatorship.
The author is both a madman and a genius. Looking forward to the new work!
Lin Que stared at the words and remained silent for a long time.
How come my haters are right next to me?
No, this counts as a die-hard fan.
You watch this too?
Why don't you look?
Ye Xi put her phone away, her eyes shining.
“I think that many of your ideas are actually the same as those of the ‘Dream Weaver of Hell’.”
You are all exploring the boundaries of humanity in a very extreme way.
She leaned forward slightly and lowered her voice.
The cool fragrance of jasmine instantly drew near, as if sharing a huge secret:
"I even think that Jian Shen is a fraud."
Whether it's "The Miracles of the Namiya General Store" or "The Ferryman,"...
It looks warm and cozy, but it's actually freezing cold inside.
He never solved any real problems; he was just trying to appease people.
He didn't give me a cure.
It makes you feel no pain...
Morphine!
...
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