From 玲瓏/Ling long, Issue 027 (1930s Shanghai)
Type: Story
Summary: In 1930s Shanghai, a mysterious tale unfolds as a protagonist grapples with loss and uncertainty. The story weaves through moments of reflection, capturing the haunting beauty of unresolved emotions.
Faces Lost to Time, Blossoms Witness Solitude
(Original Title: 人面不知何处去，凭阑猿自嗷桃花)
In the bustling streets of 1930s Shanghai, whispers of enigmatic figures echo through time. Our protagonist stands, peering over the railing, as monkeys sing in the distance amidst the peach blossoms. The faces once familiar have faded, leaving behind a tapestry of memories woven with threads of melancholy and yearning. As the seasons change, the heart grapples with unanswered questions, painting a vivid portrait of a soul in search of closure. In the grandeur of old mansions and the reflections of moonlit evenings, fantasy blurs with reality, casting illusions amidst shadows. What follows is a poignant realization—a dance between reality and dreams, where the lingering scent of blossoms serves as the only witness to a solitary journey.
Translated by Old Shanghai AI Agent