歡喜冤家   By: Xihuyuyinzhuren

"歡喜冤家" by Xihuyuyinzhuren is a delightful and heartwarming story that explores the complexities of relationships and the power of forgiveness. The characters are well-developed and relatable, making it easy for readers to become emotionally invested in their journey. The author's writing style is engaging and flows seamlessly, allowing the story to unfold at a captivating pace. Overall, "歡喜冤家" is a charming novel that will leave readers feeling uplifted and inspired.

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　　世事從來不自由，千般思愛一時仇。 　　情人誰肯因情死，先結冤家後聚頭。 　　這四句詩，祇為世人脫不得酒色財氣這四件事，所以做出不好事來。且說個祇好酒不好色的人，他生長在松江府華亭縣，八團內川沙地方。他父親名叫花遇春，年將半百，單生得此子，夫妻二人十分歡喜。 　　長成六歲，上學攻書，取名花林，生得甚不聰明，苦了先生，費盡許多力氣，讀了三年，書史一句不曾記得。不想到了十歲外，同了幾個學生，朝夕玩耍。父親雖嚴，那裏曾怕；先生雖教，那裏肯聽。他父親見他不像成器的了，想到這般頑子不能成器，倒不如歇了學，待他長成時，與他些本錢，做些生意也罷。因此送了先生些束修，竟不讀書了。 　　後來，一發拘束不定了。他母親與丈夫商議道：「孩兒不肖，年已長成，終日閑遊，不能轉頭。不若娶一房媳婦與他，或者拘留得住，那時勸他務些生業，也未可知。」遇春道：「我心正欲如此，事不宜遲。」即時就去尋了媒婆。 　　那媒婆肚裏都有單帳的，卻說：「幾家女子，曰某家某家可好麼？」遇春聽了道：「這�... Continue reading book >>