Lingering memories: Looking Back at my Teachers and Friends

This book is a memoir and record of the author's interactions with a group of cultural figures in Hong Kong. Through detailed recollections and depictions of their individual personalities and history, the book not only vividly illustrates the development of Hong Kong's post-war cultural scene, but also presents many "insider" stories that are not found in existing literature, such as the process of editing books and magazines, the origins of pen names, and their conflicts with people. The book is rich in content and well-written, making it an important source of information for researchers of Hong Kong's literary scene, as well as a fascinating read for general readers. The book is divided into two parts: the first half, "Teacher and Friend Relationships," recalls the author's experiences with his teachers and friends, including Luren, Chen Ji, Wu Qimin, Luo Fu, Yan Qingshu, An Zijie, Jiang Chunfang, Li Yaomin, Xiao Qian, Xu Xu, Lin Niantong, Huang Jichi, Ma Guoquan, Qin Mu, Huang Qiuyun, Qian Zhongshu, Yang Jiang, and Shu Xiangcheng; the second half, "Looking Back at History," tells the stories of the author's cultural predecessors, such as Liao Anxiang, Pan Zhu, Huang Lengguan, Pan Dami, and Chen Lukui.