Uncontrollable
step 1. Zhengzhou , whenever Wuliaoren texts me personally on the WeChat that he is freaking out and upcoming more off Beijing at this time, due to the fact word is that Dianqiu Gujiu has actually passed away. I am in the exact middle of putting yesterday’s fieldnotes, in one of numerous dozen Scandinavian journal cabins which might be layered up way too nicely for Scandinavian diary compartments, regarding Purple Lake Leisure Home gardens. Lang Mao is actually holding an excellent poets’ meeting right here, inside a display regarding hospitality and you will wide range and perhaps to be certain one any very “poetic” choices takes place in a discreet location. Last night of program provided live tunes, with singer Qin Yong inviting the audience so you’re able to text him improvised poetry to own quick overall performance. Dianqiu are everywhere, jumping forward and backward amongst the tables plus the stage, sipping particularly a fish and you may and work out merry like there is zero tomorrow. Immediately following midnight, whenever all but the essential hardcore team facets had retired, an excellent WeChat article launched their abrupt passageway regarding an intellectual hemorrhage due to more?excitement and excessively alcohol consumption. (suite…)