Two years ago, I went to Shanghai on a business trip and took a bus to Jinxi. I thought of this story on the way.
I have always longed for the story of old Shanghai, but I dare not write it. I always feel that if I didn't grow up in the water of Shanghai, I wouldn't be able to write about that feeling.
Later, I read Wang Anyi's "Song of Everlasting Regret" and received a cover story. The cover showed a woman in cheongsam leaning on the doorway, waiting for someone. Then I suddenly thought of the story that happened on the road, and I wanted to thank you for giving it a try. Hence the creation of "Phoenix Wearing Peonies".
Because it is narrative, it was written very smoothly at the time, and I hope everyone will find it smooth when reading it.
Note: This story is completely fictitious. It neither insinuates anything nor is it derived from reality. Just read it and don't pay too much attention to it.
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