Episode 7

In the world of literature, Su Tong and Yu Hua are well-known names. They have won the love of readers with their profound insights and unique writing styles.However, behind the glamor, they have also experienced the dilemma of not being recognized for their talents, and their works were frequently rejected by magazines.Such an experience is a big blow to any writer, but they did not give up, but found the strength to move forward amidst the constant setbacks.

According to Su Tong's recollection, he once had an enlightenment because of one sentence.That sentence is: “Atong, whenever you write until others can't stop it, you can post it.”This sentence is not only an encouragement for his creation, but also an affirmation of his talent.It reminds Su Tong that only by constantly honing his skills and making his works irresistible can he win the recognition of others.

At the same time, the stories of Zheng Zhi and Zhu Yong, two writers from Shenyang, also show us another kind of intersection between literature and life.They joined forces to cook and restore the famous Northeastern dish Guobaorou, not only to enjoy the fun of cooking, but also to experience the fireworks of the world in the process.When smoke rises from the seaside, when the smell of hot food and rice mix with the waves and sea breeze, they feel that ideals and reality are magically intertwined.This may be the true meaning of “human vegetation” - every detail in life can become an inspiration for creation.

With the menu in mind, Zheng Zhi and Zhu Yong immediately got into the process of buying and preparing vegetables.They carefully select ingredients and prepare every dish with care.After a busy afternoon, their cooking skills were praised by Yu Hua, Su Tong and others.Especially for the Guobao Pork, the plate was already bottomed out not long after it was served, which is enough to prove their superb cooking skills.