Happy Dreams

by Jia Pingwa

Wufu had no culture, he didn’t know a thing about metaphor and imagination.

“Enjoy life, don’t spoil it by rushing around,” and “Take a break before going after fame and fortune.”

“Our life in the city, it’s like this shop window. If you’re angry, it’s angry too. If you smile, it smiles with you!”

“Don’t tell a soul. Don’t take the lid off the steamer till the buns are cooked. If you let a draft in, they won’t cook through.”