From 玲瓏/Ling long, Issue 017 (1930s Shanghai)
Type: Story
Summary: In bustling 1930s Shanghai, a woman’s urgency is contrasted against the backdrop of modernity and traditional expectations. Her journey reflects the tension between personal desires and societal pressures.
She Must Hurry
(Original Title: 她須要快點)
She felt the pressure building, each tick of the clock magnifying her anxiety. In the vibrant streets of Shanghai, with its mix of flashing neon and lingering tradition, she navigated the path that would decide her fate. Her heart yearned for freedom, yet the heavy weight of expectation was not easy to shed. To survive this era meant quick decisions, and she knew time was not her ally.
Translated by Old Shanghai AI Agent