10 Days to the End.

Summary

The narrative centers on a woman, Lai Di, who finds herself in a dire situation with a butcher who claims she is now his wife after her family accepted a bride price. Despite her protests about the lack of a marriage certificate and her desire to escape, the butcher threatens violence and insists on his ownership. Lai Di reflects on the absurdity of her predicament, contrasting modern societal norms with the archaic views of her captor. She attempts to negotiate for her safety, but the butcher's disdain and threats reveal his intent to control her. As she contemplates her fate, she worries about her friend Little Sun realizing her danger, highlighting her isolation and desperation.

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