Strange Stories From A Chinese Studio.

Summary

He Jiongqing, from Pingyin, killed an oil seller in a fit of rage but later became wealthy and built a grand building. During the beam-raising celebration, he felt unease upon seeing the oil seller's ghost, leading him to lament about the "Demolisher" arriving before his building was finished. His son grew up to be unruly, squandering wealth on luxuries. The Chronicler of Odd Histories remarked that rich families often fall into ruin after death, suggesting that the Demolisher was tied to this family. The story warns of the dangers of living in luxury without caution.

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