Thousand Autumns (meng Xi Shi) 소설 & 이야기

Outside, the wind rattles the trees, shaking loose the first of the autumn leaves. Finally, Josh exhales and steps back. “Forget that for now, Ari,” he says, voice softer now. “It’s too early in the season for this.” I nod, holding my phone tight against my chest. As he leaves, closing the door behind him, saying nothing and everything all at once. I let the wind carry the weight of everything—the missing summers, the distance, the cracks forming between us, the unspoken promises. Autumn has begun, and everything feels like it’s falling. But maybe… just maybe… Some roots, some seasons, are strong enough to survive it.

"One thousand." OmO

(Tang Bi Dang Che) – a Chinese saying to describe someone who overestimates himself too much. This story is from Huai Nan Zi, an ancient book mainly collecting tales about Taoists but also recording many interesting historical stories. Accordingly, during the Spring and Autumn Period, Duke Zhuang, the ruler of state Qi, loved brave warriors. One day, he went hunting with his men. On his way to the woods, he saw a mantis standing in the middle of the road with its sickle-like forelegs opened. It seemed like the little insect was trying to fight against the carriage to hold it back. Surprised at the case, Duke Zhuang ordered to stop and asked what creature it was.