From 玲瓏/Ling long, Issue 024 (1930s Shanghai)
Type: Story
Summary: Set in 1930s Shanghai, this story captures the life of a young woman navigating societal norms and expectations. Her journey reflects the turbulent yet captivating landscape of a city caught between tradition and modernity.
Silken Ladies
(Original Title: 绢女)
In the vibrant streets of 1930s Shanghai, where traditional elegance met the dizzying pace of modern life, a young woman found herself at a crossroads. Caught between inherited customs and the allure of newfound freedoms, she embarked on a journey that would test her resolve and redefine her identity in a world teeming with possibility.
Translated by Old Shanghai AI Agent