The spring breeze is blowing, the willows are dancing lightly, and I am strolling in the Jiangnan water town during the Republic of China. The small bridge and flowing water, the white walls and black tiles, everything seems so peaceful and beautiful. However, the story I am about to tell is a joke sparked by the names of a family in this peaceful water town, and even the police are stunned.
It was a sunny day, and I was leisurely walking on the stone path when I heard a commotion. I followed the prestige, and saw a group of people gathered around and talking. Driven by curiosity, I took a closer look and it turned out to be a police officer dealing with a family dispute.
I squeezed into the crowd and saw the policeman ask the person with a serious face: "What are your names, and why are you fighting?"
One of the parties, a middle-aged man, replied angrily: "My name is Zhang Dacang, and he is my younger brother, called Zhang Erpao." We got into an argument over some trivial matter, so we got into action. ”
The police frowned, as if they were all too common for such family strife. He turned to the other client, a younger man, and asked, "What's the matter with you?"
The young man gritted his teeth and said, "My name is Zhang Sanpao, and it was his brother Zhang Dacang who did it first." ”
I couldn't help but laugh out loud when I heard this. The names of this family are so interesting, they are all from the word "cannon". I looked around and saw that everyone else was snickering.
The policeman seemed to sense the humor as well, and he forced a smile and continued to ask, "Then why are you called such names?"
The middle-aged man sighed and explained: "Our ancestors were in the firecracker business, so our ancestors took the word 'cannon' as their name. The three brothers of our generation are called Zhang Dacang, Zhang Ercang, and Zhang Sanpao in order. ”
After hearing this, the police finally couldn't help laughing. He patted the middle-aged man on the shoulder and said, "Your name is really distinctive! In the future, it is better to communicate well to avoid such unnecessary disputes. ”
The middle-aged man and the young man also realized their impulsiveness and nodded their heads to indicate that they would correct it. The crowd of onlookers also gradually dispersed amid laughter.
When I got home, I still couldn't help but think back to this funny scene. The name of the family not only made me laugh, but also made me think about the relationship between the name and the culture and customs. During the Republican period, people's names often carried the traditions and expectations of the family, and also reflected the customs and culture of the society at that time.
And the name of this family, although it is a little peculiar, it is this peculiarity that makes them stand out from the crowd and becomes an interesting story. I think this may also be a small blessing in life, allowing us to find a trace of fun and surprise in ordinary days.
As the days passed, the joke about the family with the word "cannon" spread in the water town. Whenever someone mentions it, it always causes a burst of laughter. And I, in my spare time, often think back to that sunny afternoon, the farce caused by the name.
One day, while I was drinking tea in the teahouse, I heard new news about the family. It is said that their names even attracted an interview with an out-of-town reporter. The reporter made a special trip to the water town to find out what was so special about the family.
When the reporter found the family, they were drying firecrackers in the yard. The reporter asked curiously: "Did you choose such a name because you were in the firecracker business?"
The middle-aged man Zhang Dacang shook his head with a smile and said, "Actually, our family is no longer in the firecracker business. These firecrackers are a handicraft handed down from our ancestors, and we are reluctant to lose them, so we occasionally make some and sell them to tourists. As for the name, it was just a tradition of our ancestors, and our generation continued it. ”
The reporter listened to it and found it very interesting. He continued to ask: "Then in your life, have you ever encountered any interesting or embarrassing things because of your name?"
The young man Zhang Sanpao hurriedly replied: "Yes! Once I went to the city to run errands, but I was interrogated by the police for a long time because my name was too special. They think I'm a dangerous person!"
The reporter laughed and thought the story was very newsworthy. He immediately decided to write a story about the family so that more people could know about this interesting story.
Soon after, the story appeared in the newspapers. The name and story of the family quickly spread throughout the country, and some people even made a special trip to the water town to see the family. As a result, the family has become a unique scenery in the water town, attracting the attention of countless tourists.
And I, as one of the witnesses to this story, often bring up this interesting story when talking to people. Whenever I say the name of the family and their story, it always elicits a burst of laughter and resonance. I think this may be the charm of life, it is always full of unknowns and surprises, so that we inadvertently discover the beauty and joy of life.