Re-encountering the Old Man

        One day, when Teacher Hsu was thinking about how to conclude the report on “no sky” in the library, the old man who gave him the book suddenly appeared. Before Teacher Hsu could say anything, the old man said, “Ha. It seems a right decision to have given you the book. You had some findings during your research, didn't you?” Teacher Hsu said, “Thanks a lot that you showed me the direction. I have learned so many about “no sky” market are. However, who are you?” The old man replied, “It's not important to know who I am. What is important is how much you have studied.” Teacher Hsu said, “I added six chapters. This is just draft on the paper. Please take a look.” Then Teacher Hsu showed the old man structural map as follows.

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       After the old man took over Teacher Hsu’s draft, he read carefully for a long time. Then the old man said, “The younger generation will surpass the older. You worked hard and did a great job. Nevertheless, I want to consult you some sentences.” Teacher Hsu said, “You’re so polite. Please just ask.”

Meaning of the Famous Sentence

         The old man said, “Do you know the meaning of ‘To the house of street, every house varies’?” Teacher Hsu said, “ The house, opposite to each other, has their own lighthouse.  ’means that there are buildings of different characteristics in “no sky” street; and the view that the houses on both sides of the road faces each other. ‘  The road, in crescent moon shape, last for one or two miles' means that the shelters built by the stores to block the wind and rain are like pavilions, which is about two to three kilometers long in its length like the shape of a crescent moon. ‘ The ground, flat as a smooth stone, is a delight to walk on’ means the ground is very flat. ‘ The clothes of customers never sweat in the summer,’ means that shoppers don’t sweat during summers. The last sentence ‘Nor will they wet their shoe in rainy days.’ means that shoppers’ shoes don’t get wet in rainy days. What do you think about my interpretation above?”

True Identity of the Old Man       

      After Teacher Hsu spilled out what he thought, the old man said thoughtfully, “I am glad that I gave the book “Legend of ‘no sky’”. However, this research is only a start point. I hope you can research deeper on more subtle parts and reveal the complete picture of “no sky”. Farewell, Teacher Hsu. I hope we’ll have the chance to meet you again.” Teacher Hsu yelled, “Mr. What’s your name?” Sound from the air, “It is Hong Ci-Sheng’s pleasure to meet Teacher Hsu. Farewell.” The voice of the old man died out and Teacher Hsu thought about what the old man said.