Strange Stories From A Chinese Studio.

Summary

Miao Sheng, a Minzhou resident, meets a guest at an inn during his journey to Xi'an. They bond over wine, with Miao insisting the guest drink despite his reluctance. After helping the guest's sick horse, they share a meal, where Miao's rough humor contrasts with the guests' poetic ambitions. Miao grows frustrated with their pretentiousness, eventually transforming into a tiger in anger. Three years later, a ghostly servant warns of a tiger attack on a scholar, leading to a plot involving Jiang Sheng, who disguises himself and suffers the consequences. The narrative reflects themes of camaraderie, rivalry, and the folly of envy.

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