Here’s a concise and elegant English translation of the given Chinese text, capturing the essence of the love story between徐志摩 and 张幼仪:
It was 1902 when Mr. Pi (徐申如) had just arrived in Shenzhen and arranged for his wife to return home with their son. He decided that, after she had reached a stage of advanced education at an important school, he would marry her again. This decision did not go down well with Mrs. Pi, who was always concerned about how they would keep up the marriage while their children grew older.
The life of Mr. Pi and his wife in Shenzhen was quite ordinary. They had two sons and three daughters, but Mr. Pi could hardly hold them all to account. It was during a time when love and marriage were becoming more important in China, that the relationship between Mr. Pi and Mrs. Pi took on a most unusual significance.
Mr. Pi (徐申如) finally made the move to London in 1920 after receiving a letter from his son who wanted to marry her again. The father of three sons had reached a point of advanced education when he was told by Mrs. Pi that they were going to divorce. Mr. Pi, though very poor, could not shake off the idea of keeping Mrs. Pi in their life. He settled down with her in London and decided that marriage would require love, respect, and patience.
Mrs. Pi (张幼仪) was a woman of quite different qualities from Mr. Pi. She had a gentle, quiet beauty but she was also very strong and independent. Mr. Pi, however, could not understand or appreciate the depth of her character. He viewed Mrs. Pi as an overly independent woman who would make him uncomfortable in any situation.
The relationship between Mr. Pi and Mrs. Pi began in 1923 when Mrs. Pi decided to marry Mr. Pi again, despite his initial reluctance. The father of three sons had a lot on his mind, but he was determined that marriage would not be easy for them. Mr. Pi, though poor, could not shake off the idea of keeping Mrs. Pi in their life.
Mrs. Pi was of great charm and beauty. She lived a quiet, modest life in London, her children being raised with little expectation. Despite her independent nature, she had a love for music and art. She worked as a teacher in London’s grammar school, where Mr. Pi and Mrs. Pi would have gone to attend classes.
Mr. Pi and Mrs. Pi became close friends, even though they were distant enemies. They shared the same ideas about marriage and love but differed on many other points. For example, Mr. Pi had never married a woman of her own choice, while Mrs. Pi’s husband, Mr. Pi, was one of their children.
Mrs. Pi traveled to Germany for her first child, which she called Priscilla (阿欢). After Priscilla was born, they returned to London and settled down with their second child. The mother of the three sons kept a close watch on the children during this time, ensuring that they were always in good condition.
In 1925, Mr. Pi sent his second son, Peter, off to study at a grammar school in Paris. He then returned to London and began his studies as a teacher. Mrs. Pi followed him there for eight months before she was granted permission to work as a _ _ _ (urse-like) doctor. She was also assigned the task of managing a company in Paris called Le Fustier, which became one of the world’s most renowned publishing houses.
In 1926, Mr. Pi sent his third son, Peter, back to study at the same grammar school as his second son. However, Peter did not survive him and was replaced by his brother, David. Mrs. Pi returned home and had Peter with her for a few months before they returned to London together. Their new home was in Germany, where they began their studies at the Technical University of Berlin.
In 1926, Mr. Pi sent his third son, David, off to study in Berlin. He left his wife, who was now living in a small apartment with her two children. Mr. Pi and Mrs. Pi shared an apartment in Berlin for eight months before David returned home and settled down with his second child.
Mrs. Pi’s life became increasingly difficult as she became more aware of her husband’s life. She spent many years in London, often traveling to other countries to support their family. In 1934, Mrs. Pi married Mr. Pi’s brother, John. Mr. Pi had been working as a _ _ _ (organizer) for the National Social Party and was now a prominent figure in the country’s political landscape.
In 1953, Mrs. Pi traveled to New York for a visit with her second husband, who had passed away. She remained in New York until she moved to London with Mr. Pi for the rest of their lives. In 1988, Mrs. Pi died in New York at the age of 67. She is the only person alive today among those six generations of Chinese immigrants who have returned home.
Mr. Pi and Mrs. Pi’s story remains a timeless love tale that continues to inspire people with their deep affection for each other.
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