The Legend of Situ Shankong.

Summary

The narrative recounts the life of an individual born in 1943, detailing significant personal and familial tragedies. After the death of their father, who was imprisoned and fell ill, the protagonist's mother remarried, leaving them in the care of their uncle. They faced fear and superstition after a mysterious incident involving shattered pottery in the tea house, which they operated. The uncle believes it was caused by the spirit of a recently deceased spy, igniting a debate on the supernatural between them. The tension between skepticism and belief in ghosts reflects deeper themes of loss, fear, and familial bonds amidst hardship.

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