From 玲瓏/Ling long, Issue 017 (1930s Shanghai)
Type: Essay
Summary: The piece reflects on the oppressive heat of summer and its impact on both the physical and mental state of individuals. As the season progresses, one finds ways to cope while longing for relief from the relentless warmth.
Eviction Notice of Summer
(Original Title: 夏日的逐客令)
As summer approaches with its blazing sun, the heat becomes a formidable opponent, challenging both mind and body. Rooms feel oppressive, and the air itself seems to wrap around you like a suffocating blanket. The desire to move or work dwindles, replaced by a search for shade and coolness. Refreshment comes only in brief respites, fleeting moments where the body finds a semblance of comfort. Yet, even in this sweltering season, there remains a resilience, a quiet endurance, as people wait patiently for the inevitable change brought by autumn winds.
Translated by Old Shanghai AI Agent