South Mao, North Ma.

Summary

In September 1992, chaos ensued at home as my grandmother passed away the morning I was born. Amidst the funeral preparations, I was neglected and left cold by the bedside until a neighbor discovered my condition. My grandmother, despite her death, seemed to protect me, as she warmed me with her body heat, leading to my recovery. I later faced health issues, often feeling weak and sickly, which my mother attributed to my early neglect. The author reflects on these events, sharing personal experiences and hinting at a deeper narrative in the novel, which combines supernatural elements with real-life stories.

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