More than forty years ago.
In Pingxiang County, District 19, a couple received a substantial amount of compensation after the government requisitioned their land. They used it to buy a two-story building in the county seat, running a small shop on the first floor. Their life was neither prosperous nor difficult.
The woman was physically frail and had only one daughter. Because the girl had been born with two bright, jet-black eyes, they named her Zhan Ling.
Every weekend afternoon, her parents would go out to play cards, leaving the small shop in the care of Zhan Ling, who had to stay home and complete her assignments. The money she made from selling things became her living expenses for the following week.
One day, a strange uncle who came to buy cigarettes took a liking to the obedient and lively Little Zhan Ling.
After succeeding several times and seeing that Zhan Ling offered no resistance at all, the man's desires gradually expanded, eventually forming a line of thought that crossed the bounds of morality.
One scorching summer day, the blazing sun hung directly overhead, and few people went outside.
The uncle who often came to the shop to buy cigarettes had already familiarized himself with the surroundings. He also knew that Zhan Ling's parents were making waves at their card game, leaving him more than enough time to "take care of business."
He dragged Zhan Ling to a room on the second floor and impatiently began undoing the belt around his waist.
Thrown onto the small bed, Zhan Ling neither resisted nor screamed. This made the uncle reveal a sinister smile. "I didn't expect you to be so obedient. If I'd known, I would've done it yesterday. I've been dying here!"
However, just as the uncle took out his filthy