Fatal Dangerous Realm.

Summary

The narrator reflects on their experiences with death and family during their grandmother's passing. They recall visiting her, noting her declining health and eventual death at night. The wake is lively, with relatives playing mahjong, illustrating a cultural belief that joy can coexist with mourning. The old man, who is with the narrator, discusses burial traditions and expresses his wishes against cremation. A childhood memory resurfaces, causing anxiety about a past incident by the river. The narrator encounters a simple-minded man, Wang Chen, who claims to have seen the deceased grandmother and delivers a warning about lingering spirits. Their interaction highlights themes of memory, loss, and the perception of death within the community.

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