Strange Stories From A Chinese Studio.

Summary

In the town of Zhu Cheng, Sun Jing Xia tells the story of a man who was attacked by bandits and seemingly killed, only to be discovered alive by his family. They cared for him, and after six months, he fully recovered, engaging in joyful conversations for over a decade. However, a sudden knife scar caused his head to drop, leading to his death. His father, hearing laughter, gathered gold for burial, and a chronicler noted the irony of a life prolonged only to end in a laugh. The tale suggests a deeper connection between life and past debts among neighbors.

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