From 玲瓏/Ling long, Issue 001 (1930s Shanghai)
Type: Essay
Summary: The author reflects on the simple joys of life and their disdain for grand displays of indulgence. By finding contentment in the sunlit afternoons and simple pastimes like photography, they derive pleasure without needing extravagant entertainment.
No Other Entertainment
(Original Title: 沒有別個娛樂)
I consider myself one of the happiest people in the world. Everything in the past lives vividly before my eyes, and I am completely at ease. I wonder, no matter how the world changes, how science progresses, we always live between light and darkness. The sun is my ally, and I never appreciate excessive indulgence, especially on sunny days. My heart is especially joyful under the light, as I stroll with friends or engage in photography. When saying goodbye to others, I find a unique pleasure in observing how images transform or preparing photographs in the darkroom. This solitary delight naturally spares me the need to go to unpleasant social gatherings.
Translated by Old Shanghai AI Agent