Chapter 2, Jia Huan? Jia Huan!
The woman called softly, awakening Jia Huan, who was lost in thought
However, Jia Huan in "Dream of the Red Chamber" is depicted as no different from a clown, being despised by both people and dogs
While explaining and surveying the surrounding environment, he was surprised to find that it seemed quite nice here
Hearing Jia Huan's complaints, Aunt Zhao felt even more frustrated and said: "Are you still asking me? On ordinary days, when I ask you to eat a few more bites of food, it feels as if I am forcing you to consume poison, making us both almost enemies. You spend your days idly, only nibbling on some trivial snacks; what good does that do? These past few days, you have been ill in bed, not touching a drop of water; if you don't lose weight, who will? Huan'er, once you recover, you must eat well. How can you manage without taking care of your health?"
Mother, rest assured, in the past, it was the son who was ignorant and did not understand what filial piety was, which is why he disobeyed you. But now it is different; the son has grown up and will no longer make you angry. From now on, let the son protect you, and no one shall bully you again
In the third chapter of "Dream of the Red Chamber," when Lin Daiyu first arrives in the capital and meets Jia Baoyu at the Rongguo Mansion, she immediately remarks that Jia Baoyu's face resembles the full moon of Mid-Autumn.
A small mouth, as if coated with lip balm, with white and neatly arranged teeth within.
Aunt Zhao took out a handkerchief to wipe her tears and complained, "You are merely a concubine's child, only slightly better than a maid's child. How can you protect your mother? With the old lady, the madam, and that second girl, which one of them can you stop from bullying your mother?"
Jia Huan immediately understood upon hearing this and smiled, saying: "Mother, it seems that the old man quite likes you"
However, what Jia Huan can be certain of is that the era depicted in "Dream of the Red Chamber" is definitely not the Qing Dynasty
In this way, he also portrayed himself as "a natural charm all in the eyebrows, with countless emotions piled up in the corners of the eyes"
Oh dear, Huan'er, what are you trying to do? Are you trying to scare your mother to death?
Moreover, he is extremely disrespectful towards Aunt Zhao. He never regards Aunt Zhao as his biological mother. If she says something to him or inadvertently hands him the wrong item, he immediately turns around, his muscles tense, glaring at her and erupts in anger.
In order to avoid being misunderstood by Aunt Zhao as being out of his mind, Jia Huan decisively changed the subject and said: "Mother, you just mentioned that the old lady and the madam can bully you, but what about my father"
The woman cast a glance at Jia Huan, seemingly dissatisfied that her son could not even remember his sister's name. Then she recalled that her son was suffering from a loss of spirit, and her heart felt a pang of bitterness. However, her expression softened as she said: "Of course your sister shares the same surname as you; we are all surnamed Jia. You are called Jia Huan, and you are the younger brother. She is called Jia Tan Chun, and she is the elder sister. In the family, she ranks..."
To be more vivid, it is Sister Xiang. Everyone knows Sister Xiang from Mango TV, right
Jia Huan humorously said: "Mother, why am I so confused?"
Rubbing his swollen ear, Jia Huan complained and explained
Why is it referred to as super narcissism
Mother, why is my body so weak?
In the world of "Dream of the Red Chamber," it is not only Jia Huan who is despised by people and dogs; it is Zhao Yiniang who is the true pioneer of such disdain.
In the end, when the Jia family was nearing its demise, she also met a tragic and inexplicable death.
Jia Huan was momentarily taken aback upon hearing this. He recalled that "Dream of the Red Chamber" mentioned that this dynasty places great importance on filial piety. In the Jia household, even the servants and maids who are close to the elders must be treated with respect by the younger generation. Furthermore, even the elders' cats, dogs, flowers, and plants cannot be disposed of casually; otherwise, it would be considered unfilial.
The concubine's background is not to be mentioned, yet she bears the weight of several mountains upon her head, each of which must be treated with utmost respect and reverence.
Aunt Zhao spat again and, feeling both ashamed and angry, scolded, "You little imp, what do you know about liking anything! Moreover, if you dare to call the master again, be careful of your skin!"
Without further ado, what is currently causing Jia Huan immense headache is that the entire "Dream of the Red Chamber," although indeed profound and extensive, is depicted from the perspective of a super narcissistic recluse
Such a person, even if they were to grow up to resemble Pan An, would likely not be liked by many
What are you looking at with those thieving eyebrows and rat-like eyes? No wonder others dislike you. Just look at Baoyu; he resembles his mother, albeit a bit more refined, yet he exudes an air of nobility, a natural demeanor of a young gentleman. Now look at you, tsk tsk, although you take after your mother, your features appear lewd, and your manners are utterly coarse, as if you come from a muddy background, all rough and unrefined. Who would like you?
Aunt Zhao let out a snort and said: "Do you not understand what 'mother' means? Ever since you were young, you have been incited by that heartless person, spending your days trying to show off your authority to me. Anyone outside can scold you a few times, and when you lack the ability to regain your face out there, you come back and take it out on me. On ordinary days, if I say a word to you, you act as if you want to fight me to the death. How did I end up giving birth to such a heartless son? My life is truly bitter! Woe is me..."
Why does Aunt Zhao say that she looks like her
Upon hearing this, Jia Huan was not angered; he looked at Aunt Zhao with a discerning eye and found that this "concubine" was indeed quite attractive.
Jia Huan! Jia Tanchun!
Because his forehead is not bald, there is no so-called "moon gate," and there are no pig-tail-like money rat braids at the back.
Jia Huan's small frame now truly resembles that of a chick; he speculates that he looks to be around seven or eight years old, but he is extremely thin
Ah!
With naturally slender willow-like eyebrows and a pair of beautiful apricot-shaped eyes, her charm flows effortlessly amidst the gentle waves.
However, upon reflection, it should be so; otherwise, how could she, a concubine of humble origin and low status, give birth to both Tan Chun and Jia Huan in succession
Aunt Zhao said with some surprise, but there was still a hint of vigilance on her face
Aunt Zhao saw Jia Huan looking around with a crooked eyebrow and squinting eyes, showing no semblance of propriety. Remembering how others often mocked the two of them, she immediately scolded him.
... ...
Indeed, popularity and appearance do not necessarily correlate positively
The issue is that the entirety of "Dream of the Red Chamber" takes place largely within the confines of a mere Grand View Garden
It hurts so much
This narcissism can be overlooked; Jia Huan can treat it as his own amusement, after all, this is not an era where one can rely solely on looks to make a living
Jia Huan looked at his slender arms with some annoyance and gritted his teeth, saying: "Mother, rest assured, I will eat right now, I will eat with all my might, and I will not stop until I can knock down a donkey with my strength!"
In other words, Jia Baoyu's face is similar to that of Xiangjie, tsk tsk
Jia Huan recalled the descriptions of "Jia Huan" in the Dream of the Red Chamber, and it seemed that there were indeed no written depictions of his appearance; perhaps it was merely stated that he was "unsightly in character and coarse in demeanor"
That is the most standard face, resembling the moon of the Mid-Autumn Festival
However, his arms, as thin as bamboo poles, could barely support him on the bed, and a wave of soreness and even pain caused his arm to weaken, leading him to collapse.
Oh, you actually didn't get angry with your mother
What is the Mid-Autumn Moon? It is undoubtedly a round silver rice bowl
What is most heartbreaking is that the son is unfilial, and the daughter does not even want to acknowledge her.
Upon hearing this, Aunt Zhao's eyes immediately became moist, and she choked back her tears, saying: "Truly, it is the Bodhisattva's blessing that my Huan'er not only has not become a fool but also understands filial piety. Although still young and somewhat confused, I am content. Wuwu..."
Unfortunately, after he endured the dizziness and read "Dream of the Red Chamber" several times, he suddenly realized that the girls of this era no longer read "Red Chamber"; instead, they were watching the women stranded on a deserted island
But he is now Jia Huan, the biological son of Aunt Zhao. How could he bear to watch Aunt Zhao fall into such a tragic situation?
Jia Huan glanced at Aunt Zhao again, noticing the disdain and resentment in her eyes, which was unappealing, and suddenly came to a realization
Jia Huan finally felt a bit at ease; as long as it wasn't a broken drum being beaten by thousands, it would be fine. He responded to Aunt Zhao's reproach with a smile, and as he turned over to sit up, he felt that lying in bed was becoming unbearable.
Jia Huan was at a loss for words and said, "Mother, what do you mean by this?"
Mother, I already told you, I have amnesia. I just recalled a little bit a moment ago, and it slipped out without me thinking about it
Jia Huan was lifted by Aunt Zhao and placed on the bed, and then the quilt was properly covered before he finally settled down.
Listening to Aunt Zhao's incessant rambling, her face filled with sorrow, Jia Huan found it somewhat amusing yet also felt a twinge of sympathy
A good color at the end
Ring? Ring...
The fate of this woman is truly extraordinary in its tragedy
Aunt Zhao spat and her face turned pale as she said: "Huan Ge'er, you truly have lost your mind. How can you say such things? I am really..."
Jia Huan looked at the woman who was gritting her teeth in anger and cautiously asked
If Jia Huan were to be reincarnated as someone else, it would be acceptable; he could remain aloof and unconcerned.
Upon hearing this, the woman immediately opened her tear-filled, swollen phoenix eyes wide, and with lightning speed, her delicate hand reached out, precisely grabbing Jia Huan's ear and twisting it forcefully
Upon hearing this, Aunt Zhao's face flushed with a hint of embarrassment, but her expression suddenly became somewhat high-spirited. She first scolded Jia Huan, saying: "You must address him as 'Master'!" Then she continued, "Fortunately, the Master has a good heart and cares for the two of us; otherwise, wouldn't we be bullied to death in this Jia residence?"
He does not have much understanding of the concept of wealth and nobility, but the furniture and decorations around him appear quite luxurious, with an antique charm that does not look cheap at all
Pah
Even the most favored Jia Baoyu in the Jia household is bound by these rules, let alone Jia Huan, who is neither cherished by his grandmother nor loved by his uncle
Jia Huan, being disobedient, stretched out his arm from under the quilt, gazing at his remarkably slender arm, and complained
... ...
Pah
This left Jia Huan feeling extremely frustrated; was he to be trapped in the Grand View Garden waiting for others to raid his home and annihilate his family
As for the outside world, whether in politics or economics, it is rarely mentioned, and even the dynasties are not elaborated upon
Jia Tanchun! Jia Huan!
Jia Huan did not hear the woman's subsequent words, as his ears were filled with a deafening roar.
The ancients emphasized "marrying a virtuous wife and taking a concubine for beauty," thus it is only natural for Aunt Zhao to possess good looks
Anyone can bully her a little, even the servants look down on her
Oh, how truly outrageous this is, this is like stepping into the world of Dream of the Red Chamber
Pah
Jia Huan held Zhao Yiniang's hand and said earnestly
During his university years, Jia Huan made great efforts to integrate into the circle of girls, one of which was to diligently read "Dream of the Red Chamber" in order to disguise himself as a cultured youth
Jia Huan retorted, "Mother, rest assured, sooner or later, they will not be able to control us. At worst, we will renounce their family fortune and establish our own household separately!"
Jia Huan looked up at the woman, a flash of inspiration struck him, and he inexplicably called out, "Aunt Zhao?"
In his previous life, when he was around seven or eight years old, he was already able to take down a donkey calf
Mother... Mother, what is the name of my sister, what is her surname and given name?