Okay, here is the translation following your instructions: The First Strange Stories from the Table

Author: Ming Ling Mengchu
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
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Ling Mengchu faced constant setbacks in his official career, similar to Feng Menglong, which led to significant differences and rebelliousness in his spirit compared to orthodox traditional scholars. This is evident in his writings and works. What established his important place in literary history were the vernacular short story collections he compiled, Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio (First and Second Editions).
After the completion of Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio (First Edition), it was widely acclaimed, and at the urging of publishers, Ling Mengchu continued to write Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio (Second Edition). In the Second Editions, he no longer adapted old works but created them independently. The social consciousness of the urban populace and the impact and resistance against outdated traditional notions it portrayed were even stronger than in the Three Words (San Yan).
For example, in the story "A Hard Case Where a Scholar Argues Over a Trifle"...