From 玲瓏/Ling long, Issue 027 (1930s Shanghai)
Type: Editorial
Summary: The article cautions young men against reckless behavior towards women, highlighting the potential consequences of such actions. It urges reflection and change to avoid future troubles and legal issues.
A Warning to Idle Youth
(Original Title: 警告浮浪青年)
Today, there are young men whose behavior has been increasingly worryingly careless, especially when it comes to pursuing women. Their relentless pursuit of women reveals their utter disregard for decency, crossing lines that society and morality frown upon. Forcing their way into the lives of unwilling women, these men find themselves entangled in a web of problems, some even facing legal consequences. Despite the likelihood of imprisonment, which for the moment seems light, the long-term repercussions can be grave. While it may seem trivial to them now, a painful fate awaits those who persist in their ways, and their tarnished names will echo infamy. Such misconduct not only invites jail time but also brings disgrace, urging immediate reform to avoid these dire outcomes.
Translated by Old Shanghai AI Agent