Chapter 6 act four

The time was in the spring of 1948, around eight o'clock in the morning. The place is Qin Boren's home. figure Gu Shimeng Daxing Erjun Fengxian Patrolman Tang Qiu Liben Qin Dazhang Qin Erli Qin Zhongyi Zeng Moxia Guan Songyun Qin Boren's students A, B, and C Agent Tian Tiegen [Curtain opening: Under Chiang Kai-shek's tyrannical rule, not only the working people are getting poorer and poorer, even a well-to-do family like Qin Boren's can't afford to eat.Even Qin Zhongyi went bankrupt. [Boren is old, but in good spirits.In order to make a living, he also taught a few hours at a private university.

[Han Yuan is already married and has children.Her husband is a very honest painter.They live together with Boren, so they can take care of each other.Han Yuan works as a staff member in an organization, and Shi Meng takes care of the housework. [Shi Meng is tidying up the house, grandson Daxing hurried in with his schoolbag. Gu Shimeng!Why are you back?Daxing! Daxing, you forgot, isn’t there a big parade today?The gentlemen can't get along anymore, and the students can't stand it either!Must demonstrate and protest! Gu Shimeng can't get along with anyone anymore!Prices change three times a day, getting higher and higher, even higher than the sky, how can I get confused?

Grandma Daxing!Where is the master? Gu Shimeng went out early in the morning. Master Daxing also went to the parade? Gu Shimeng, I don't know!Look at me, I forgot about the parade!He is so old!Have something to say, boy! Daxing, you had a life-changing revolution with the master? Gu Shimeng, that's a matter of old age!From 1898, the year of 1898, your master has participated in the reform movement, and now it is 1948, a total of fifty years! Daxing, my uncle also participated in the revolution? During Gu Shimeng's Northern Expedition, Chiang Kai-shek was killed, and your mother escaped back!If your uncle is still alive... Alas!

Grandma Daxing!I can't go to school anymore, after the big parade, I'm going, get out of here! Gu Shimeng, where are you going?What are you going to do? Daxing I have a free place to go!Here, without even daring to speak out, there are forty or fifty secret agents ambushing in a school of four hundred students!We have been revolutionaries in our two lives, and I don't want to live like this! Master Gu Mengxing, good boy!Grandma is getting old and can't walk or climb anymore!If I were young, I wouldn't suffer this kind of crime here! Daxing, are you willing to teach me how to walk?

Gu Shimeng can't do it if I want to, you have to discuss it with your parents! Daxing's father is an honest man, he is afraid of... Gu Shimeng first tell me, where are you going? Daxing, can't you guess? Gu Shimeng, yes, I guessed it!During the Anti-Japanese War, they were the most patriotic, most capable, and most popular, I know!But, Daxing, they did it with Chiang Kai-shek, could they beat him?The United States is helping Lao Jiang! Daxing and the others can not only defeat the aggression of the Japanese army, but also defeat Chiang Kai-shek. I believe this! Gu Shimeng, do you believe it?

Isn't Daxing Chiang Kai-shek our enemy?Isn't it everyone's enemy?The big guy will spit him to death with a mouthful of saliva! Gu Shimeng was afraid that he would not be able to do machine guns and cannons! Grandma Daxing, you're really getting old, you've lost your drive and you're only talking pessimistic words! Gu Shimeng, I am still not convinced, I am cautious! [Er Jun runs in. Brother Erjun, you should go quickly! Daxing, I'm leaving now! (takes some leaflets out of her bag) Here you go!Find a book package, don't hold it in your hand! (Gives another bag to Grandma) Grandma, you save this bag for us!

Gu Shimeng (takes) What, you still hand out leaflets?Daxing, Erjun is a little girl! Erjun old lady, you have talked about equality between men and women all your life, why do you still look down on little girls? Grandma Gu Shimeng made a mistake again, didn't she?Daxing, Erjun, you all have to pay attention, don't be careless!See your master, say hello to him! Daxing, don’t worry, our parade is against hunger and persecution, it’s true public opinion, and we don’t want to conflict with the police and military police! Huh, Gu Shimeng, I know a little more than you!If you don't want conflict, the police and military police may not be fooled!

Anyway, Erjun can't get along with the big guys anymore, so what are you afraid of? Gu Shimeng is right!Even the little girl is really anxious, maybe no one dares to mess with you!Does this sentence still ring in your ears? Daxing sister, we are not afraid, but try to avoid conflicts as much as possible! Hello Erjun!let's go! Gu Shimeng's parade is over, come home quickly, don't teach me to worry! Erjun, the old lady, is still worried after all! (Exit Tongxing) [Jun shouts in the courtyard: "Grandma, the third grandma is here!" [Feng Xian comes in crying. What's wrong with Gu Shimeng?Three sisters!

Feng Xian (kneeling down and kowtowing) Sister-in-law... Could Gu Shimeng be the third child... Fengxian is dead!Die terribly!The jeep that taught the American soldiers was run over!Look, this bloody coat! (Opens a tattered gown that is clumped in his hand, it is covered with blood) Gu Shimeng (can't bear to watch) Don't teach me to read!Put it away!Where is the murderer?Where is the murderer? Fengxian is running away early!How dare our patrolmen provoke American soldiers! Gu Shimeng, what kind of country is this?Are the Chinese playing for the American soldiers?What about the corpse?

Fengxian is going home!Sister-in-law, help me, tell me what to do! Gu Shimeng's third child!third child!For a lifetime... well, we don't have to complain about the dead! Sister-in-law Fengxian, he treats me so well!He deserved to be the biggest celebrity, but, whatever the case, he didn't succeed!Two days ago, I managed to find something trivial to teach opera at a rich man's house, but who knows... Third Sister Gu Shimeng, you go back first, I will go to Qiu Liben's place to "melt" a coffin for him! Fengxian, don't you think you can't give me any money?

Gu Shimeng, your brother got back a month's salary last month. Such a pile of bills is equivalent to cash, less than seventy cents!You said, can I have money?Sister-in-law, I am not someone who is rich and refuses to let go!Do you think I am willing to beg Qiu Liben?I hate his air of saving the world! Wouldn't Feng Xian get two shrouds and teach him to "go" in this bloody one? Gu Shimeng's third sister has a grievance and there is nowhere to avenge it, so why talk about a shroud!It's our turn, maybe we can roll it out with a broken mat! Sister-in-law Fengxian, can I go and look for my second brother? Gu Shimeng as you like!If the second mistress is still alive, even though she has tight hands, she still has some support; when it comes to the second master, I'm not sure! [The courtyard patrolman asks: "Is Mrs. Qin at home?" Gu Shimeng is at home, come in! (The second police officer enters) Hey, Inspector Tang!Is there a problem? Where is the third old lady of Inspector Tang?Just right!Just now I received a call from my superiors, and I'll tell you: It's best not to mention the matter of the third master, just bury it! Inspector Gu Shimeng Tang, are you listening to the Xiangren? I will tell you how Inspector Tang handed over the dispatch.Your old gentleman here is nosy and talkative, so it's not good to make trouble! Fengxian, my man is dead, do I have to make amends to the American soldiers? Inspector Tang, don't worry!Do whatever you want!When the Japanese soldiers were here, the Japanese soldiers were the emperor, and now it is the turn of the American soldiers to be the emperor! Fengxian, you are always Chinese, right? Don't say that to the inspector! Inspector Fengxian?My man is dead, there is no coffin yet, I dare to fight anyone! [He wants to rush forward to the patrolman, but is stopped by Gu. Master Gu Meng Fengxian!Fengxian, you go back first!I'll be right there! Inspector Fengxian Tang, tell you, don't always turn to foreigners and bully your own people! Inspector Tang, let's go, stop talking nonsense! Feng Xian, don't always be an official and bully the common people! (Down) Mrs. Tang Inspector, there is nothing you can do, chatter and chatter! Gu Shimeng, what else do you want to say?Say it!I still have something to do! Inspector Tang has one more thing: Tomorrow you will vote for the Peiping city senator!Vote for Liu Xiaofeng! Who is Gu Shimeng and Liu Xiaofeng? What about Inspector Tang (to the police)?You didn't bring the towels yesterday? Patrolman... I forgot! Inspector Tang, you brat is too outrageous! It doesn't matter to the police, just find someone to make up for it! (takes a towel from the briefcase) Here you go, old lady! What is Gu Shimeng doing? From Inspector Tang to you! Gu Shimeng gave me a towel, so I have to vote for Liu Hefeng? Inspector Tang contact contact relationship! Gu Shimeng (to the police) You were not happy to give it to me, so keep it! (Hands back the towel) Inspector Tang, this is ridiculous! Mrs. Tang Inspector, don't be like this!If you want to recruit me in a hurry, I won't be polite! If Gu Shimeng has any ideas, go ahead!My old man and I have advocated democracy all our lives, and I cannot participate in such an election! [Qiu Liben enters. Sister-in-law Qiu Liben! Gu Shimeng, I am looking for you! Qiu Liben (to Tang) Where is Inspector Tang here? (To the police) Help me, get a bag of noodles! (off police) Where did Gu Shimeng get the flour? Qiu Liben's real American flour! Gu Shimeng gave it to me?Who sent it? Isn't Qiu Liben going to vote tomorrow?Candidate Liu Xiaofeng asked me to give some white noodles to the respectable people. (Police face, put down) Look, is it real American flour? Gu Shimeng Liben, don't you only do good deeds and don't care about politics?Why campaign for Liu Hefeng?right? Qiu Liben, I don't care about politics, but someone asked me to send everyone white noodles, and I couldn't refuse.Besides, Liu Xiaofeng has a very good relationship with the Americans. He became a senator, which is of great benefit to the people in Peking. Gu Shimeng, do you think America is merciful? Qiu Liben Of course!certainly! Gu Shimeng's American soldiers just ran over the third child to death! Inspector Tang is here again, isn't he?I just told you, don't mention it again! Qiu Liben, so you want to find me.Get a coffin for the third child, don't you?Look, sister-in-law, can you do without me? Gu Shimeng, I now understand more about who you are.Take this bag of flour away; I won't eat the noodles given by the person who ran over the third child, and I can't vote for Liu Hefeng! Qiu Liben, what about the coffin of the third child? Gu Shimeng taught him to rot on the bed!Don't worry about it! Qiu Liben is fine too!I am kind! Gu Shimeng, you are full of bad intentions!You forgot that you are Chinese! [There is simple but ugly music in the street—a big drum, two trumpets, playing monkey music.Someone shouted: "Please vote for Liu Xiaofeng! Please vote for Liu Xiaofeng!" Mrs. Tang Inspector, you are getting old and angry!Are there any younger ones at home? Gu Shimeng, please come out! Sister-in-law Qiu Liben, do you really have the heart to teach the third child to die in the house? Gu Shimeng, that's our Qin family's business, so don't worry about it! Hi Qiu Liben!Inspector Tang, let's go!Can't make sense with this old lady! (To the police) Excuse me, take the noodles out again! [Exit Qiu, Tang and the police. Gu Shimeng (sitting down slumpedly, looking at the photo of his son on the wall) Revolution, revolution, after so many years of revolution, how many good and ambitious children have died, blood flowed like a river, and it will still be like this when it arrives! [Da Zhang holds his hand in a bandage and comes in. Hello Qin Dazhang, aunt, where are you at home? Gu Shimeng, are you?What's wrong with your hand? Don't mention Qin Dazhang, we failed! What did Gu Shimeng fail?Talking so far and wide! Qin Dazhang, look, I went out to run for the senator, and I was beaten back by some Liu Xiaofeng!Look, beat me like this! Gu Shimeng should!Should! What about Qin Dazhang?aunt!Isn't the current government pro-American?I am a student studying in the United States, and I speak English well, so why shouldn't I run for election?If I am elected, I will gain political status, and it will be good for Dad's business! Gu Shimeng, you, Dazhang, are just a bum!Don't you look at what those people in the government are? Aunt Qin Dazhang, no matter what you say, the Kuomintang is better than the Communist Party! What about Gu Shimeng? The Communist Party of Qin Dazhang has won, and we are all finished!Dad's spinning mill, my English is all over! Gu Shimeng, I think it would be great if you are done!What on earth are you doing here? Qin Dazhang, let me discuss with you and uncle.You see, since I came back from the United States, I haven't settled down with my father. He doesn't know me, and I look down on him.For so many years, I have turned around here and there, but for some reason, I have not come up with anything.Now, my father's spinning mill is about to collapse. Gu Shimeng is going to collapse?Why should it collapse? Qin Dazhang's father is not in charge now, and the second child is in charge of the power.The second child has no education, so he knows that he will take it to death, and he will be ruthless and tight on money.In this way, people will be offended.A few days ago, a high-ranking official from Nanjing came to Tianjin to increase the stock of the factory.Of course, adding shares is empty talk, they simply want to take over the factory.The father was so worried that he died, and the second child was helpless.I want to stand out, and they don't trust me. People from Gu Shimeng Nanjing want to occupy your factory, but you still want to be a senator in Nanjing! Since Qin Dazhang and the United States help Nanjing, I have to support Nanjing! Gu Shimeng, why don't you become an American citizen?Are you still Chinese?The American soldiers just ran over and killed your third uncle! Qin Dazhang really?Alas, the Chinese are slow, no wonder... Master Gu Meng Dazhang!No matter what he is, he is your real uncle, and there is no coffin yet, so how can you talk like that?Get out of here!Qin Dazhang old lady, old lady!Don't worry!I'll have to wait for my uncle to come back and ask him for a good idea! [There is a loud singing in the street. Gu Shimeng, listen, the parade brigade is here!They want freedom and oppose persecution; they want to be full and oppose hunger!Someone wants to occupy your factory, why don't you stand up and do it? Qin Dazhang going to parade?I can't bear to part with this pair of "Pu Jia" leather shoes! [The fire trucks run howling and running through the street. Gu Shimeng listen!Either dousing the parade with water again, or arresting people again!You go to the street to have a look, and if you see your uncle, bring him back! Qin Dazhang, my own arm still hurts, old lady! [Er Li enters with Zhong Yi by his arm. Qin Dazhang ha!dad!Second brother! Aunt Qin Erli!Give Dad some water to drink!He almost passed out! Gu Shimeng (pouring water) What's the matter? (pass water) Qin Zhongyi (drinking saliva) Sister-in-law!Sister-in-law!We are done! What's up with Gu Shimeng? Qin Zhongyi's second benefit, tell me! Qin Erli's father signed the letter, acknowledging that the big official from Nanjing took a stake!Our factory is just given away to others for nothing! Sister-in-law Qin Zhongyi!My whole life's hard work, my whole life's hard work, it's just so vaguely over!When the Japanese were in Tianjin, I tried my best and worried day and night to keep the factory. I thought that after the victory, I could do business safely!Who would have thought that his own government would be more domineering than the Japanese devils, robbing and looting!Sister-in-law, I can't live for a few more days, let me come and see you, brother!I'm sorry for you!All these years, I haven't given you any money; knowing that you are having a hard time, I just pretended not to see it!My heart is black, I have been reported! Gu Shimeng Erli, you have some skills, why don't you fight? Aunt Qin Erli!I am not someone who is willing to give others money for free, so how can I not want to fight?But they have power, guns, and spies. If I dare to say "no", I will die immediately! Sister-in-law Qin Zhongyi, where is brother? Gu Shimeng probably went to the parade! Brother Qin Zhongyi has been making revolution all his life, but the country is still in a mess after making troubles!As for me, I am heartbroken to set up a factory, and I always want to leave some business for my children and grandchildren, but, but... Dad Qin Dazhang!You still have some money in the bank, don't you?I won't teach the second child to do other businesses! Qin Zhongyi, you prodigal son!How much did it cost me to send you to study in the United States!Who would have thought that after returning from studying abroad, you would become a piece of trash!Bills are worthless, who deposits them in the bank?Don't you even know this? Father Qin Erli, don't worry!As long as I have my life, I have a solution!Anyway, it doesn't teach you to go hungry! Qin Zhongyi doesn't care about me, I don't want to live anymore!A few sleeping pills will end this big dream unconsciously!Sister-in-law, I won't wait for brother! When brother comes back, please tell me that I am sorry for him!Erli, let's go! Qin Dazhang, what can I do? Qin Zhongyi, what do you like, what do you do!Jump into the river and no one will stop you! Gu Shimeng's second child and third child have passed by. The jeep taught by the American soldier was run over and killed, and there is no coffin yet! Qin Zhongyi (takes off the gold ring from his hand) Sister-in-law, whoever dies will be happy!You give this ring to the third grandma!I'm dying too, so there's no need to cry for the third child!Erli, let's go! (walks out slowly) How good is Qin Dazhang?Mom, what should I do? [Zeng Moxia, well dressed, comes in. Zeng Moxia!Where is Er Ye here? Qin Zhongyi, why are you still alive? What did Zeng Moxia say?I have twenty years to live!I am a person who always sees the situation, the more chaotic the world is, the more I can do it.You see, now, my eldest grandson is the security chief, and my second grandson is in Nanjing.I did it all by myself, for Liu Xiaofeng to campaign for Senator! Could it be that Qin Dazhang was the one who beat me up at your beck and call? Zeng Moxia My people didn't beat you on purpose, they beat whoever came out to run for office! Qin Zhongyi Mo Xia, you are right!You must live another twenty years! (same chapter, below) Sister-in-law Zeng Moxia, we have been friends for so many years, I can't help thinking of you.Brother Boren is so old, why doesn't he know how to enjoy some blessings? Gu Shimeng, what do you mean? Zeng Moxia just said, I'll ask my elder brother to make a ten-minute broadcast. What is Gu Shimeng broadcasting? Brother Zeng Moxia is old Beiping and a famous person, if he can broadcast to Liu Xiaofeng, it will be obviously more beautiful.This is not to say that Liu Xiaofeng could not be elected without the help of his elder brother.I am for big brother.If he is willing to broadcast, he is finally on the side of the Kuomintang, which is beneficial to the eldest brother.Everyone's life is hard, the eldest brother is so old, why should he be more unfriendly and eat more white noodles? Master Gu, Meng Moxia, you have been fishing in troubled waters for the rest of your life.Your elder brother has been clean and clear all his life, but he starved to death, and he won't broadcast to Liu Feng!Sister-in-law Zeng Moxia, you have to see clearly!If the eldest brother doesn't listen to me, I will teach him that he can't even teach books, staring and starving! Gu Shimeng, you also remember the saying: Starvation is a minor issue, but injustice is a major issue, right? [There is the sound of drums and trumpets outside the door, and someone shouts: "Please vote for Liu Xiaofeng!" There is also the noise of children booing. Hello Zeng Moxia!I'll go and see them first, and I'll come back later and talk to Big Brother in person! Gu Shimeng doesn't have to!He is not the same as you! Zeng Moxia, I am on the right path, but he is on the wrong path, I want to persuade him! (below) [Gu looks at the ring and wants to go out.Suddenly a gunshot rang out in the distance. Gu Shimeng shot! (Call) Chanting cloud!Chanting cloud!Did you hear wow? [Guan Songyun is in the courtyard: "I heard that! I'll go to the street to have a look!" Han Yuan ran into the courtyard and said to Songyun, "Be careful, don't run around in a panic!" Come in. Mother Qin Hanyuan!The kids are gone? Gu Shimeng is gone!Your dad probably went too!How is it on the street? The Yuan soldiers of Qin and Han fired their guns into the sky, and the team was still neat and not chaotic!The students were very calm and seemed to be mentally prepared! Gu Shimeng, let me go out and have a look, I am worried about the children! Qin Hanyuan, you don't have to!You don't know who is where!I go! Gu Shimeng wouldn't start a fight, would he? The order of Qin Hanyuan's parade was very good, and it was very popular with the common people. I don't think there will be any conflicts. [There is the sound of a fire engine again. Gu Shimeng, go quickly! [There is a lot of voices outside the door, and Chan Yun runs in. How is Qin Hanyuan? Guan Songyun's police patrol dispersed the team with water, and everyone retreated to the alleys! Qin Hanyuan follow me! Guan Songyun can't get out of the alley! Qin Hanyuan, you don't want to go out, if you decide to go out, you will be able to go out!Walk! [There is a voice outside the door saying "Hit! Hit!". Gu Shimeng beat someone!you go! As soon as Qin Hanyuan's brigade disbanded, he must beat the children who had left the order!Chanting Cloud Come! (Run down the same level) Gu Shimeng Chiang Kai-shek!You killed my son, how many sons, are you going to kill our grandchildren again? [Daxing shouts in the courtyard: "Grandma! Grandma! Help me, Master!" What's wrong with Gu Shimeng (living and running away)? Daxing (hands Boren up, Boren has a broken piece on his head, wrapped in a white handkerchief) The spy beat him, and the master was injured!Give the master a quick wash! Qin Boren is overjoyed, go back and find your sister! Daxing didn't care to look for her, I'm the group leader, I have to take care of my group! (runs down) Is Gu Shimeng seriously injured?Sit down, I'll get some water! Qin Boren, don't make a fuss!Since I go to the parade, I am not afraid of danger! Gu Shimeng, I'll get water, you take off the towel. (Down) Qin Boren (with trembling hands undoes the handkerchief on his head) He's over seventy, over seventy, he's like a cow and a horse teaching the spies to fight casually!From the year of 1898 to today, I still have to be beaten!What country is this? Gu Shimeng (on the water) Don't get angry, I'll clean it up for you! Hurry up, Qin Boren!I have to go out after packing it! Gu Shimeng, you need to rest for a while!A lot of blood has been shed! (wash) Qin Boren's children are still on the street, I can't back out!Quick wash!Pack fast!How many more years can I live?Better to die in the street than in the house! Gu Shimeng's third child is dead, and the second child needs to take sleeping pills!you don't... The lessons of Qin Boren's 50-year revolution taught me clearly: China can't get better if people don't die!Without desperate efforts, the revolution cannot succeed! Hello Gu Shimeng!Let's go out together!Die together! [Three or four male and female students enter. How is student A? Qin Boren is okay!How is the team? The students of B have dispersed, and they are doing publicity everywhere! Gu Shimeng has a pack of leaflets here!Do you want it? Student C wants it!Give me! [Tian Tiegen runs in. Mr. Tian Tiegen, do you still know me?Iron Root! Qin Boren Brother Gu Shimeng Xiaotian! Agent Tian Tiegen has followed me and hid me! Qin Boren's teacher Meng, take him to the back room!People come in at the front, you go out through the back door! Gu Shimeng come with me! If Agent Tian Tiegen won't come, I'll stay here today; I'll leave tomorrow depending on the situation! Qin Boren can do it!Go to the back! Gu Shimeng, come here! (under the same iron) Qin Boren, children, let's go! [Inspector Tang and a special agent come in. Inspector Tang, don't move! Qin Boren (going to the door) Shi Meng, do you have any tea?Inspector Tang is here! (Ask Tang) What are you doing?Inspector Tang! Inspector Tang has a Tian Tiegen, have you been here? Qin Boren is here! Where is Inspector Tang? Qin Boren came here twenty years ago!Then I went to Shanghai! Agent, this is a joke!Search! Qin Boren, I did not break the law, you have no right to search me! Agent, you went to the parade just now, and you said you didn't break the law?Look at the wound on your head! Qin Boren's parade does not break the law!You broke the law!You hit people casually, even an old professor in his seventies! Inspector Tang, stop talking nonsense!You understand, the people surnamed Tian are the real Communist Party, and they are the ones instigating this parade!If you dare to hide him, you will lose your head! The spy killed you like a bedbug! [Go on. Inspector Gu Shimeng Tang is here again? Who else is in Inspector Tang's family? Gu Shimeng is out!I just went to the back door and looked at it, it was tightly closed! Qin Boren, go search! Agent, you watch them here, I will search! (Down) Inspector Qin Boren Tang, get out of the way, our parade is not over yet, we have to get out! Inspector Tang is not allowed to move anyone! --End