The Stone Carver.

Summary

Wang Er Zhu and I carried his father Wang Bo, whose body was stiff, into the house. Zhao Xiao Min noted strange footprints outside, which I couldn't see. Grandpa the Cripple examined Wang Bo and insisted on an immediate burial. During the preparations, Wang Bo's body unexpectedly became flexible. As the villagers helped, a rooster was placed on the coffin, but it screeched and the coffin fell, suggesting Wang Bo was reluctant to leave. Grandpa the Cripple, realizing the urgency, instructed me to sit on the coffin for protection. After a tense moment, the villagers successfully lifted the coffin, and we continued to the grave.

Full content