Wang Zengqi: The glimmer of light in adversity

《Fresh History Season 2》The first episode, titled “Wang Zengqi: Glimmer of Light in Adversity”, focuses on the life and food philosophy of modern Chinese writer Wang Zengqi.

This episode uses Wang Zengqi's life, especially his experience at Southwest Associated University, to show his love for life and unique insights into food in turbulent times.Wang Zengqi is known as the "last scholar-official". His works are full of affectionate descriptions of ordinary life and delicate perceptions of food.

In the war-torn era, Wang Zengqi's optimism and open-mindedness allowed him to focus on learning and creation. His writings not only contain the richness of literature, but also the warmth of the world.

This episode specifically mentions Wang Zengqi's preference for mushrooms, especially dried mushrooms. This humble ingredient has a unique charm in his opinion, reflecting his sensitive capture and appreciation of the details of life.

Through Wang Zengqi's story, the audience can feel that even in adversity, food can be a comfort to the soul and a small source of warmth in life.

The program not only explores Wang Zengqi's personal history, but also digs into the descriptions of food in his works, showing how he finds inspiration in his daily diet and how he expresses his attitude towards life and observations of the world through food.This episode of "Fresh Life Season 2", through the interweaving of Wang Zengqi's life and food, conveys the message that even in difficult times, people can find the joy and hope of life through simple food.