From 玲瓏/Ling long, Issue 004 (1930s Shanghai)
Type: Essay
Summary: The essay reflects on the harshness of various seasons and highlights the gentle allure of spring. It conveys a sense of tranquility and seduction through imagery of warm winds and fragrant blooms.
Spring Slumber
(Original Title: 春眠)
Ah, the cold is bitterly cold, and the heat oppressively hot, from the piercing northern winds to the scorching sun and bone-chilling autumn chill. These elements strip life of its vitality, draining energy with fervor. Yet, only in spring does the gentle breeze and warm sun, mingled with birdsong and floral scents, offer an irresistible allure. This is the spring slumber of a film star, who seems always enveloped in allure, blissfully immersed under the glow of springtime.
Translated by Old Shanghai AI Agent