Strange Stories From A Chinese Studio.

Summary

In the story, Wang Da Si Ma has a steward named Su Feng. After a vivid dream about repaying a 40,000 debt, his wife gives birth to a son. Recognizing the debt as karmic, he saves the money for the child's needs. Years later, he finds only 700 left. Tragically, the child dies suddenly, prompting the steward to use the remaining funds for burial. This tale serves as a cautionary lesson on debts. An old man seeking wisdom learns from a monk that having a child is tied to debts—good children represent repaying kindness, while troublesome ones signify unpaid debts. The narrative advises against rejoicing in life or mourning death.

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