Zhuazhou Lao Zhang’s son was about to turn one; everyone expected a big celebration. Planning a big banquet was unavoidable. Friends, family, relatives, colleagues—he had to reserve thirty tables at the restaurant. Lao Zhang’s wife was a bit distressed. “We didn’t even invite this many people to our wedding!” she said. Lao Zhang pointed out … Continue reading Spring Festival: Happiness, Anger, Love, Sorrow, Joy by Xia Jia, translated by Ken Liu