From 玲瓏/Ling long, Issue 015 (1930s Shanghai)
Type: Essay
Summary: The Embassy Club in Shanghai is a renowned gathering spot for celebrities, offering nightly revelries surpassing those of any other venue in the city. Amidst the dazzling atmosphere, a tale of caution unfolds about a woman who chooses sobriety after witnessing others’ drunken forgetfulness.
Night at the Embassy Club
(Original Title: 公使俱乐部之夜)
Yet, one woman consistently refrains from indulging in this hazy revelry. While her peers indulge without restraint, she remains resolved to avoid alcohol, ensuring her self-awareness remains intact. There’s a saying: if women drink too much, they might forget everything but themselves. Meanwhile, in the Embassy Club, such forgetfulness is a frequent spectacle, as women vividly recall only their own whims.
Translated by Old Shanghai AI Agent