Shengliver Studio
Walking and Cleaning
Working on the first day of the Chinese New Year is taboo traditionally, yet this elderly gentleman did not mind it.
A Walk Down Memory Lane
Almost every evening after dinner, all the families would come out with chairs and hand-held fans. There was relaxed chitchat in the cooler air at the hangout at the bamboo grove.
A Sweater
His wearing so little became a laughing stock among his mates, who said Ming wanted to show off his figure to the girls. Their jokes pissed Ming off.
A String of Unlucky Incidents
Upset, Freda and I were at a loss where to turn next to get our homework done.
Life Is a Journey
Stuck in the rut, I am sometimes cast under the illusion that life is meaningless, for every day is a replica of every other day.
The Carpenters
Carpentry was backbreaking labour. The most gruelling part was to saw a log into planks.
Spring Festival the Old Style
I had a special time this year because of the atmosphere created by the new house.
I Should Not Have Cursed Him
One of their players, a boy wearing the No 2 jersey, never failed to pre-empt our players when the ball came along. I could not help but curse him a lot when that was happening. I was so loud that I thought he even heard my obscenities.
Queen Ruined
Seated by the crackling fire, stoking it with twigs and grass, I was basking both in the warmth of the blaze and in the glory of queenhood.
The Reason Jim Hits Rock Bottom
I found that once work started, Jim sat there like a tree stump.