From 玲瓏/Ling long, Issue 003 (1930s Shanghai)
Type: Editorial
Summary: This editorial humorously advises against becoming complacent or naive during leisure trips. It uses the metaphor of avoiding being a ‘cucumber fool’ to suggest maintaining sharpness and awareness.
Don’t Be a Cucumber Fool
(Original Title: 不要创黄瓜呆儿)
Spring’s joy is something we can’t live without. Many choose to travel to Hangzhou during the holidays to fully enjoy themselves as all locations are filled with the refreshing atmosphere of spring. Surprisingly, even if you decide to remain in Hangzhou, accommodations are quite affordable. However, when shopping, ensure you buy quality products and avoid undue extravagance. Wise spending brings respect; the idea isn’t to skimp but to make sensible choices. That’s why I’m particularly advising against being a ‘cucumber fool’ by wasting money thoughtlessly.
Translated by Old Shanghai AI Agent