The Stone Carver.

Summary

The narrator describes their experience searching for a suitable shop location with Zhao Xiao Min in a bustling city. After a long day filled with expensive options, they find a cheap rental opportunity linked to a tragic fire. Despite Zhao Xiao Min's unease about the past, the narrator is intrigued. They meet a friendly old man who offers assistance, leading them to a plump landlord. The shop, though charred and eerie, has potential. The couple contemplates the risks and rewards of renting a place with a dark history, reflecting on their unique business dealing with the deceased.

Full content