Strange Stories From A Chinese Studio.

Summary

Xie Zhongtiao, a widowed father of three, encounters a beautiful woman named Li Shi while wandering. Initially intending to force himself upon her, they eventually grow fond of each other. Despite their intimacy, Li Shi expresses concerns about her fierce brother-in-law's disapproval. Xie proposes elopement, and they hide her in his home. However, upon returning from a trip, Xie discovers his children are missing, and a wolf has killed them. The story concludes with a warning about the dangers of pursuing relationships through deceit and the consequences of a man lacking virtue.

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