Novel translation serialization
According to the October 2017 version, Hualing Publishing House, Beijing
Written by Hu Zhe
Translated in October, 2024
by William Xiong
ROMANCE OF MT WUDANG
Chapter 4 Much Friendship in well-educated family
This is a typical well-educated family: the husband Sun Yong is a writer, while the wife Yu Jun is a professor, and no one takes care of household chores when working.
Their only son, Sun Zhong, is attending university in this city and usually lives on campus. He only returns home on Sundays.
Lu Yuexia's daily "work" is cooking, washing clothes, and buying vegetables, and the rest of the time she reads extensively. At this moment, Lu Yuexia is grateful that she has entered
the paradise of civilization. Although her income is not much, her spirit is very replenish.
Days pass in tranquility. After observing for a month, Sun Yong and his wife felt that Lu Yuexia was reliable, so they entrusted some social activities outside of household chores to Lu Yuexia. As a result, Lu Yuexia felt as if she were half a master, so she took things more seriously.
With her own efforts and the respect of her master, Lu Yuexia's working life was filled with joy. But soon, Lu Yuexia felt uneasy again because Sun Zhong was overly enthusiastic about her. Sun Zhong returned home once a week in the past, but now two or three times a week, and often brings gifts to Lu Yuexia, such as hairpins, perfumed soap, small wallets, or snacks.
That day was Lu Yuexia's 20th birthday. Sun Yong and his wife had a dinner party outside, and Lu Yuexia planned to spend this lonely birthday in front of the TV. Unexpectedly, just before dinner, Sun Zhong came home with a cake adorned with colorful stars. Lu Yuexia deliberately asked Sun Zhong: “Is today your birthday?” Sun Zhong asked in surprise, 'Today is your own 20th birthday, how could you forget it?'
Lu Yuexia was immediately moved and asked with shining wet eyes, "Sun Zhong, why are you so good to me? I can't take it anyhow!
Sun Zhong said seriously, 'Fool, since you have come to my house and are a member of my family, shouldn't I congratulate you on your birthday?'
Lu Yuexia had nothing to say, so she had to meet his hot and spicy eyes and blow out 20 flickering candlelight. Toasting and wishing each other well, Lu Yuexia felt that this birthday was particularly romantic. After drinking, Sun Zhong warmly invited Lu Yuexia to go dancing. Sun Zhong said that the entertainment venues there are quite different from those in Hubei, and you must go and see for yourself. Unable to refuse, Lu Yuexia followed Sun Zhong into the Swan Dance Hall. The dim lights and melodious dance music quickly attracted them. Sun Zhong tightly hugged Lu Yuexia, as if afraid of flying away.
“Yuexia, I have something to say to you.”
“Speak up!”
“I... I love you!”
A passionate kiss fell on Lu Yuexia's face. Lu Yuexia gently pushed Sun Zhong away and said, "A college student wants a little nanny. Aren't you afraid of others laughing off their teeth?
Sun Zhong said, "What kind of college student and little nanny? We are all equal. Please believe that my love for you is sincere. Can you promise me?
Lu Yuexia knew it was impossible to agree to Sun Zhong, but it was impolite to refuse directly. So she said, "Can you let me think about it for a while?" Sun Zhong replied confidently, "You will definitely agree to me. "
After Sun Zhong sent Lu Yuexia home, he went to university. The empty house was left with only Lu Yuexia.
As Lu Yuexia lay in bed, she thought of Mr Xia again and said to herself, "Stay as pure and steadfast as jade, only for the sake of having you in my heart!
Sun Yong and his wife returned and saw that there was still a light in Lu Yuexia's room. Professor Yu walked over and said kindly, "Yuexia, I want to talk to you about something: our whole family likes you, can you stay in our house forever? "
Lu Yuexia said how can this do and she dare not climb high.
Professor Yu said, 'As long as you agree, we can help you move your household registration and find a job. We will definitely satisfy you!'
Lu Yuexia interjected that she wanted to "consider", but in fact, what Lu Yuexia really needs to "consider" is: how to refuse without harming this family that treats her dearly?
After a night of contemplation, Lu Yuexia finally chose to escape. She said she would go back to Hubei to discuss with her parents and bid farewell to the family she had been with for three months. Before leaving, Lu Yuexia left a letter in her room saying the reason she refused the Sun family's kindness was that she had already a love in my heart. Please forgive me!
Lu Yuexia finally crossed a river, but in life, who knows how many rivers are waiting ahead!
小说翻译连载
根据【北京】华龄出版社2017年10月版本
胡 哲 著
熊良銋 译
武当山之恋（英汉对照）▪第四章（下）
第四章 高知家庭情谊长
这家是一个典型的高知家庭 ：丈夫孙勇是个作家 ，妻子喻 君是个教授 ，工作起来谁也顾不上家务 。
他们的独生儿子孙中在本市上大学 ，平时住校 ，星期天才 回家 。
陆月霞每天的“ 工作 ”是做饭 、洗衣和买菜 ，剩下的时间便 博 览 群 书 。 陆 月 霞 此 时 庆 幸 自 己 步 入 了 文 明 的 天 堂 ，虽 然 收 入不算高但是精神很充实 。
日子在平静中打发 。 孙勇夫妇通过一个月的观察 ，觉得陆 月霞可靠 ，便把家务之外的一些应酬也交给陆月霞 。 陆月霞因此有了半个主人的感觉 ，所以办事更加认真 。
自己的努力加上主人的尊重 ，使陆月霞这段打工生活充满 乐趣 。 但很快 ，陆月霞的心里又有了不安 ，因为孙中对陆月霞 过份热情 。 孙中由原来每周回一次家发展到每周回家两三次 ，而且很多时候都给陆月霞带来礼物 ，诸如发夹 、香皂 、小钱包 或小吃之类 。
那 天 是 陆 月 霞 20 岁 生 日 ，孙 勇 夫 妇 外 面 有 饭 局 ，陆 月 霞 打 算 在 电 视 机 前 度 过 这 个 寂 寞 的 生 日 。 谁 知 到 快 吃 晚 饭 的 时 候 ， 孙中回家了 ，带了一个缀满彩星的蛋糕 。 陆月霞故意问孙中 ：今 天是 你 的 生 日 吗 ？ 孙 中 惊 讶 地 反 问 ：今 天 是 你 自 己 的 20 岁 生 日 ，怎 么 忘 了 ？
陆月霞顿时很感动 ，闪着湿湿的眼睛问 ：孙中 ，你为什么对 我这么好 ？ 我快受不了了 ！
孙中认真地说 ：傻瓜 ，你既然到了我家 ，就是我家一员，我 祝贺你 的生 日难道不应该 吗？
陆月 霞无话可说 ，只好迎 着他 热辣辣的 眼神 ，吹灭 了20 支 摇 曳 的烛光 。相互敬酒 ，相互祝福 ，陆 月 霞 只感 到 这个 生 日 过 得特别浪漫 。酒后 ，孙中又热情邀陆月霞去跳舞 ，孙中说他们那里的娱乐场所跟湖北不一样 ，你一定得去见识见识 。陆月霞不好拒绝 ，就随孙中进了天鹅歌舞厅 。 昏暗的灯光 ，悠扬的舞 曲 ，很快把她们吸引住了 。孙中紧紧搂着陆月霞 ，仿佛怕飞了似的。
“ 月霞 ，我有句话想对你说 。”
“你说 吧！
“ 我 …… 我爱你 ！
一个热烈的吻落在陆月霞的脸上。陆月霞轻轻推开孙中 ： “ 一个大学生要个小保姆 ，你不怕别人笑掉大牙？
孙中说：“ 什么大学生小保姆，我们都是平等的 ，请相信我 对你 的爱是真诚 的 ，答应我好 吗？
陆月霞知道不可能答应孙中，但直接回绝又不礼貌 ，就说： “ 你让 我 考 虑 一 段 时 间 ，好 吗？”孙 中说好 ，并很 自 信 地说 ：“ 你 一定会答应我的。
孙中送陆月霞回家后去了学校，空落落的房子只剩下陆月 霞一个人 。
陆月霞躺在床上又想到了夏先生，“ 守身如玉，只为心中有你！
孙勇夫妇回来了 ，见陆月霞屋里还有灯 ，喻教授径直踱过 来很亲切地说 ：“ 月霞 ，我想跟你谈件事：我们全家都喜欢你 ，可不可 以永远 留在我们家？
陆月霞说这 哪成 ，不敢高攀 。
喻教授说 ：“ 只要你答应就成 ，我们可以帮你迁户口 、找工 作 ，绝对会让你满意 的 ！
陆月霞插说要“ 考虑考虑 ”，其实陆月霞真正要“ 考虑 ”的 是 ：怎样既拒绝又不伤害这个待 自 己不薄 的家庭？
通过一夜的思考 ，陆月霞终于选择了逃离 ，陆月霞说回湖 北 同父母商量 ，告别 了这个 自 己待 了三个月 的家庭 。陆月霞 临走时在她的房间里留下一封信说 ，之所以拒绝孙家的好意 ，是因为自 己早就心有所属 ，请多多谅解 吧 ！
陆月霞终于淌过了一条河 ，可在人生中 ，谁知道前面还有 多少条河在等着啊 ！
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