The Legend of Situ Shankong.

Summary

A poignant narrative of lost love and separation, where the protagonist discovers Meng Dong Xue has suddenly left the village without warning. Through Mrs. Xu's explanation, he learns that Meng Dong Xue was part of an organized group of educated youth returning home. Her departure was influenced by a family letter revealing her mother's strong disapproval of their relationship, viewing the protagonist as ideologically incompatible with their Communist intellectual family. Despite their deep connection, Meng Dong Xue chose to leave silently, torn between family expectations and personal feelings, leaving behind a complex emotional landscape of unspoken sorrows and missed opportunities.

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