From 玲瓏/Ling long, Issue 030 (1930s Shanghai)
Type: Story
Summary: This story explores the life of a woman after marriage as she navigates her changing relationships and emotions. It delves into her feelings of longing and fulfillment, intertwined with the complexities of societal expectations.
A New Lover After Marriage
(Original Title: 嫁後的新情人)
In the midst of serving society, I found myself soaring in social status. During this crucial period, aside from the pain and difficulties well-known to women, there was also the rare success and happiness I experienced. I had to live with his wife under one roof, which once seemed unimaginable. Over time, he came to know my husband, and we became the best of friends. His life seemed to have settled into a stable rhythm, reminiscent of our own challenging journey. Few manage to navigate such a path without obstacles, yet there we were, friends of longstanding support and understanding within the ebbs and flows of life.
Translated by Old Shanghai AI Agent